Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX99

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is very similar but the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR700 was announced 6 years earlier than the HX99 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the HX99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers outer measurements 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 HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the HX99.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and HX99 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and HX99.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR700 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX99 will offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-ZR700 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.