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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W610

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

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).

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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
44
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
29
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
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography highlights
Sony W610 Sports photography highlights
51
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
27
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
52
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