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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX50

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX50 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 13 months after the WX50 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR700 matches up against the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony WX50

 EX-ZR700 WX50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 WX50 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony WX50

 EX-ZR700 WX50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 features exterior dimensions 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 WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the WX50.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and WX50.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer EX-ZR700 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography information
Sony WX50 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX50 Sports photography highlights
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography information
Sony WX50 Travel photography information
71
great battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (222g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (117g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX50 Landscape photography highlights
52
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX50 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony WX50
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
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 shots 240 shots
Style of battery 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $370 $250