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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony G3

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony G3 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony G3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was released 4 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZR700 grades vs the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony G3

 EX-ZR700 G3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 50 months
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 G3 EX-ZR700 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony G3

 EX-ZR700 G3 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the G3.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and G3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and G3.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR700 to render more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography factors
Sony G3 Portrait photography factors
43
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Sony G3
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography factors
Sony G3 Sports photography factors
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography highlights
Sony G3 Travel photography highlights
70
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Landscape photography with Sony G3
51
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
35
you can focus manually
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging features
Sony G3 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony G3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $370 $200