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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony QX10

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony QX10 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2013
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony QX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the QX10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR700 scores vs the QX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony QX10

 EX-ZR700 QX10 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution922k0kSharper display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 QX10 EX-ZR700 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2013Fresher by 7 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony QX10

 EX-ZR700 QX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides physical 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) while the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony QX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the QX10.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and QX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and QX10.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony QX10 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-ZR700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography info
Sony QX10 Portrait photography info
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than others (105g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography information
Sony QX10 Sports photography information
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Travel photography with Sony QX10
71
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (222g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (105 grams)
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX10 Landscape photography highlights
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging factors
Sony QX10 Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others (105g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony QX10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Launched 2013-01-29 2013-09-04
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" -
Resolution of screen 922k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye None
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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 pounds) 105g (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Launch price $370 $250