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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX30

Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
41 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX30 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 WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony WX30, 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 WX30 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was manufactured 15 months later than the WX30 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up versus the WX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony WX30

          

          

            
 EX-ZR1000 WX30 
ReleasedSeptember 2012July 2011Fresher by 15 months
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

          

          

            
 WX30 EX-ZR1000 
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony WX30

          

          

            
 EX-ZR1000 WX30 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the WX30.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX30 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and WX30.
To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files however you may want to consider the launch date  of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR1000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
42
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
29
 MP count decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography details
Sony WX30 Street photography details
68
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (255g)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography details
Sony WX30 Sports photography details
50
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 good battery (470 shots)
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
70
 good battery (470 per charge)
 lighter than competitors (255g)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
51
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 good battery (470 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
42
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 no manual mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Sony WX30
34
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (255 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 does not have mic support
35
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony WX30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-25 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-BN1
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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $572 $259