Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX90V

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

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).

Check the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony HX90V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.