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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX10

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX10 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 WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX10 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony WX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 21 months later than the WX10 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony WX10

 EX-ZR1000 WX10 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2011Fresher by 21 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 WX10 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony WX10

 EX-ZR1000 WX10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the WX10.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and WX10.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files but you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-ZR1000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX10 Portrait photography factors
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography highlights
Sony WX10 Street photography highlights
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography info
Sony WX10 Sports photography info
51
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography advice
Sony WX10 Travel photography advice
70
good battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography features
Sony WX10 Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging info
Sony WX10 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (255g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony WX10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-25 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lbs) 161 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $572 $200