Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W730
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W730 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony W730
EX-ZR700 | W730 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Casio EX-ZR700
W730 | EX-ZR700 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony W730
EX-ZR700 | W730 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2013 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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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 |