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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W610

Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W610 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was announced 9 months later than the W610 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony W610

          

          

            
 EX-ZR1000 W610 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2012Fresher by 9 months
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

          

          

            
 W610 EX-ZR1000 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W610

          

          

            
 EX-ZR1000 W610 
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the W610.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W610 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and W610.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

            Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Sony W610
42
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focusing
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
28
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography details
Sony W610 Street photography details
68
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (255 grams)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
56
 lighter than others (113 grams)
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography highlights
Sony W610 Sports photography highlights
50
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (470 shots)
 slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
26
 good  resolution (14MP)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography advice
Sony W610 Travel photography advice
70
 good battery pack (470 per charge)
 lighter than average (255 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than others (113g)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (26mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Sony W610
51
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 good battery pack (470 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Timelapse recording
33
 relatively wide (26mm)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging features
Sony W610 Vlogging features
34
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (255g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone port
28
 relatively wide (26mm)
 lighter than others (113g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
 missing mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W610 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W610
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-25 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 255 gr (0.56 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos 250 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $572 $200