Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H50
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony H50
EX-ZR700 | H50 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2009 | More recent by 50 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Casio EX-ZR700
H50 | EX-ZR700 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony H50
EX-ZR700 | H50 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |