Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX99
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced September 2018

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX99 Overview
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.

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.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX99 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony HX99
EX-ZR700 | HX99 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Casio EX-ZR700
HX99 | EX-ZR700 | |||
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Introduced | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 68 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony HX99
EX-ZR700 | HX99 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equal display sizing |
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony HX99 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison
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.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2018-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3-inch |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.00" |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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), | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222g (0.49 lbs) | 242g (0.53 lbs) |
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 score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photos | 360 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $370 | $469 |