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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX10V
  • Updated by Sony HX30V
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX20V Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was announced 7 months after the HX20V and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR700 matches up versus the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony HX20V

 EX-ZR700 HX20V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2012Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Casio EX-ZR700

 HX20V EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony HX20V

 EX-ZR700 HX20V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution922k922kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 has exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Sony HX20V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the HX20V.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and HX20V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and HX20V.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR700 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography information
Sony HX20V Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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has manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Sony HX20V
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (254 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Sports photography with Sony HX20V
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great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography details
Sony HX20V Travel photography details
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great battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average (254 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery pack (470 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX20V as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (254 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony HX20V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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), 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 254 grams (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 images 320 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $370 $397