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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W650

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Released September 2012
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W650 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 9 months after the W650 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR1000 grades vs the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony W650

 EX-ZR1000 W650 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2012More modern by 9 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 W650 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W650

 EX-ZR1000 W650 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the W650.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and W650.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-ZR1000 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Sony W650
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography information
Sony W650 Street photography information
68
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (255g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (124g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography details
Sony W650 Sports photography details
51
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography information
Sony W650 Travel photography information
70
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than average (255 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging highlights
Sony W650 Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (255 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W650
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-25 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos 220 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $572 $140