Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX70

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 8 months after the WX70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 provides exterior 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 WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the WX70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and WX70 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and WX70.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-ZR1000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.