Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX350

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 16 months earlier than the WX350 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the WX350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and WX350.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX350 to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR1000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.