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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 19 months after the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR700 grades versus the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 

				

					

						
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony HX9V

					

					

						
 EX-ZR700 HX9V 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 19 months
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Casio EX-ZR700

					

					

						
 HX9V EX-ZR700 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony HX9V

					

					

						
 EX-ZR700 HX9V 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the HX9V.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX9V size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and HX9V.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you need to factor the age  of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-ZR700 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

						Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
43
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 provides face detection autofocus
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
39
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography features
Sony HX9V Street photography features
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (222g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (245 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography info
Sony HX9V Sports photography info
50
 amazing zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (470 shots)
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
44
 excellent zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
70
 better than average battery life (470 shots)
 lighter than competition (222 grams)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 great reach (450mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than competitors (245 grams)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (384mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography features
Sony HX9V Landscape photography features
51
 manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
49
 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging features
Sony HX9V Vlogging features
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (222 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone jack
33
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (245 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony HX9V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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), 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $370 $328