Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX1

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 3 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR700 grades against the HX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 comes with physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony HX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the HX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and HX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and HX1.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR700 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR700 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR700 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.