Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX1
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX1 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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced August 2009

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX1 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-ZR700 was brought out 3 years after the WX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony WX1
EX-ZR700 | WX1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 43 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Casio EX-ZR700
WX1 | EX-ZR700 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony WX1
EX-ZR700 | WX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 comes with outer 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) whilst the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the WX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and WX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and WX1.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR700 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR700 will offer greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
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) | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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 | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $370 | $149 |