Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony TX1
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Released August 2009

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony TX1 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-ZR700 was announced 3 years after the TX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony TX1
EX-ZR700 | TX1 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 43 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Casio EX-ZR700
TX1 | EX-ZR700 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony TX1
EX-ZR700 | TX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got 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 TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the TX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and TX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and TX1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR700 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR700 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR700 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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), | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 222 grams (0.49 lb) | 142 grams (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $370 | $350 |