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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 3 years prior to the HX90V and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR700 grades vs the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony HX90V

 EX-ZR700 HX90V 
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Casio EX-ZR700

 HX90V EX-ZR700 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2013More recent by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony HX90V

 EX-ZR700 HX90V 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the HX90V.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and HX90V.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX90V to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-ZR700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX90V Portrait photography advice
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography information
Sony HX90V Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography information
Sony HX90V Sports photography information
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (360 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography information
Sony HX90V Travel photography information
71
good battery power (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
great battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography features
Sony HX90V Landscape photography features
52
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
great battery life (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging factors
Sony HX90V Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
75
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony HX90V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Bionz X
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 photos 360 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $370 $440