Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W730
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W730 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony W730
EX-ZR1000 | W730 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
W730 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony W730
EX-ZR1000 | W730 | |||
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Released | September 2012 | January 2013 | Same 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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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 |