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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX7V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 19 months later than the HX7V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the HX7V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony HX7V

 EX-ZR700 HX7V 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 19 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Casio EX-ZR700

 HX7V EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony HX7V

 EX-ZR700 HX7V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX7V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the HX7V.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and HX7V.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files though you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-ZR700 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography details
Sony HX7V Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography details
Sony HX7V Sports photography details
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography factors
Sony HX7V Travel photography factors
71
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (222g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (470 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX7V Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony HX7V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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), 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $370 $499