Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX200V

Following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was announced 9 months after the HX200V which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR700 matches up against the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Sony HX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the HX200V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and HX200V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and HX200V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX200V to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR700 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.