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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony QX100

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
50
Features
44
Overall
47

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony QX100 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony QX100 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony QX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is fairly close but the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR700 was revealed 7 months earlier than the QX100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the QX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony QX100

 EX-ZR700 QX100 
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution922k0kClearer display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 QX100 EX-ZR700 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2013More recent by 7 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony QX100

 EX-ZR700 QX100 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the QX100.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and QX100 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and QX100.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR700 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony QX100 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR700 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography details
Sony QX100 Sports photography details
50
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery life (470 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography info
Sony QX100 Landscape photography info
51
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery life (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
54
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen ( inches)
no manual control
no RAW support
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging info
Sony QX100 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
38
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony QX100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-09-05
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches -
Resolution of screen 922k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye None
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
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 200 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $370 $268