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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W730

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W730 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
  • Announced September 2012
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W730 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W730, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 3 months earlier than the W730 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 scores against the W730 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony W730

 EX-ZR1000 W730 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 W730 EX-ZR1000 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W730

 EX-ZR1000 W730 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2013Same generation
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the W730.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and W730 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and W730.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Sony W730
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography information
Sony W730 Street photography information
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
50
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 shots)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Sony W730
70
good battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
features touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Sony W730
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
39
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Sony W730
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W730
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-25 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 240 shots
Battery style 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $572 $138