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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX50

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Announced September 2012
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony WX50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 8 months after the WX50 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up against the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony WX50

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 WX50 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2012More modern by 8 months
Manually focus  More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

		

		

			
 WX50 EX-ZR1000 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony WX50

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 WX50 
Display resolution461k461kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 provides exterior 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) while the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony WX50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the WX50.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and WX50.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to factor the release date  of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-ZR1000 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography info
Sony WX50 Portrait photography info
44
 manual focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 includes face detection focusing
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
34
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Sony WX50
68
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (255 grams)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (117g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
51
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 great battery power (470 CIPA)
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
70
 great battery power (470 shots)
 lighter than competition (255 grams)
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
52
 manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 great battery power (470 CIPA)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging info
Sony WX50 Vlogging info
34
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (255 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external mic jack
35
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony WX50
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-25 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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) 117 grams (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 photographs 240 photographs
Type of battery 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 shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $572 $250