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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX150

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Introduced September 2012
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX150 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 7 months after the WX150 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 grades vs the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony WX150

 EX-ZR1000 WX150 
LaunchedSeptember 2012February 2012Newer by 7 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 WX150 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony WX150

 EX-ZR1000 WX150 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution461k461kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the WX150.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and WX150 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and WX150.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX150 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR1000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography highlights
Sony WX150 Street photography highlights
68
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Sports photography camera
50
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery life (470 shots)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competitors (133g)
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX150 Landscape photography advice
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery life (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
45
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging details
Sony WX150 Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (255g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony WX150
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-25 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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), 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shots 240 shots
Battery format 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $572 $300