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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony T900

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony T900 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 T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony T900 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony T900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR700 was manufactured 4 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the T900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony T900

 EX-ZR700 T900 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 T900 EX-ZR700 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony T900

 EX-ZR700 T900 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution922k922kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony T900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the T900.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and T900 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and T900.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography advice
Sony T900 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography information
Sony T900 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
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great battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (222g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging details
Sony T900 Vlogging details
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony T900
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 143 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $370 $300