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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX99

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX99 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony HX99
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony HX99

 EX-ZR700 HX99 
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 HX99 EX-ZR700 
IntroducedSeptember 2018January 2013More recent by 68 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony HX99

 EX-ZR700 HX99 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (242 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
58
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization
resolution is good (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (360 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography info
Sony HX99 Travel photography info
71
better than average battery (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
76
great battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than average in class (242g)
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Landscape photography with Sony HX99
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
58
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.00")
has image stabilization
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (360 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX99 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
76
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization
features face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (242g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony HX99
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
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