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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX350

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX350 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 WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • Newer Model is Sony WX500
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR700 was released 12 months before the WX350 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR700 matches up against the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony WX350

 EX-ZR700 WX350 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 WX350 EX-ZR700 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony WX350

 EX-ZR700 WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 comes with 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 WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Sony WX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the WX350.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and WX350.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX350 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-ZR700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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megapixel count good (18MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography features
Sony WX350 Sports photography features
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amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
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great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competition (164g)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Sony WX350
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony WX350
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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), VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 222g (0.49 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots 470 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $370 $270