Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX100V

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was unveiled 16 months later than the HX100V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 has outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the HX100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and HX100V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and HX100V.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer EX-ZR700 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.