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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H50

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H50 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Released January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 4 years later than the H50 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony H50

 EX-ZR700 H50 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 50 months
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 H50 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony H50

 EX-ZR700 H50 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony H50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the H50.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and H50 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and H50.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to resolve greater detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR700 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography advice
Sony H50 Portrait photography advice
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography factors
Sony H50 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
50
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography details
Sony H50 Travel photography details
70
great battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (222g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
44
flash built-in
long zoom (465mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (547g)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography features
Sony H50 Landscape photography features
51
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery pack (470 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
34
manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Sony H50
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (547 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony H50
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 547 gr (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $370 $80