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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W730

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W730 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 W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W730 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Sony W730, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was launched very close to the W730 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the W730 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony W730

 EX-ZR700 W730 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 W730 EX-ZR700 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony W730

 EX-ZR700 W730 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Sony W730 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the W730.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and W730.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos though you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography details
Sony W730 Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Sony W730
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors (122g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Sports photography with Sony W730
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography highlights
Sony W730 Travel photography highlights
71
great battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (122g)
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography factors
Sony W730 Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
39
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Sony W730
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony W730
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
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
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $370 $138