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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W650

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(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
  • Released January 2013
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W650 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony W650, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was released 13 months after the W650 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR700 scores versus the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony W650

 EX-ZR700 W650 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 W650 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony W650

 EX-ZR700 W650 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys external measurements 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 W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony W650 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the W650.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and W650.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos though you should take the age of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR700 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W650 Portrait photography highlights
43
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (124 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography features
Sony W650 Travel photography features
70
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (124g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography features
Sony W650 Landscape photography features
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging details
Sony W650 Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony W650
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 BIONZ
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 MPEG-4, H.264
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 220 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $370 $140