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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A99

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A99 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
  • Launched September 2012
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Revealed December 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony A900
  • Newer Model is Sony A99 II
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A99 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony A99, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 2 months prior to the A99 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the A99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony A99

 EX-ZR1000 A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 A99 EX-ZR1000 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k461kCrisper screen (+768k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony A99

 EX-ZR1000 A99 
RevealedSeptember 2012December 2012Same generation
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with external 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) whilst the Sony A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the A99.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and A99 is 90 and 57 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and A99.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR1000 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A99 will provide more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography advice
Sony A99 Portrait photography advice
43
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
81
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Sony A99
68
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
75
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography information
Sony A99 Sports photography information
50
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery life (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A99 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
60
environment proofing
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Sony A99
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (470 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Sony A99
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
76
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony A99
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony SLT-A99
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-09-25 2012-12-12
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 pounds) 812g (1.79 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life 470 images 500 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots One 2
Retail price $572 $1,998