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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX30

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Sony WX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was announced 19 months later than the WX30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR700 matches up versus the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony WX30

 EX-ZR700 WX30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 19 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 WX30 EX-ZR700 
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony WX30

 EX-ZR700 WX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution922k922kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the WX30.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and WX30.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZR700 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography info
Sony WX30 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Sony WX30
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery (470 shots)
lighter than average (222 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography details
Sony WX30 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony WX30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
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 distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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), 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 images 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN1
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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $370 $259