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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W710

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W710 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
  • Launched September 2012
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W710 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W710, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR1000 was released 3 months earlier than the W710 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR1000 scores against the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony W710

 EX-ZR1000 W710 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 W710 EX-ZR1000 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W710

 EX-ZR1000 W710 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2013Same generation
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the W710.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and W710 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and W710.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography info
Sony W710 Portrait photography info
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography highlights
Sony W710 Street photography highlights
68
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography highlights
Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
70
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Sony W710
51
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
34
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W710
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-25 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 255g (0.56 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 photos
Style of battery 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $572 $90