Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX500
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX500 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Old Model is Sony WX350
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The EX-ZR700 was manufactured 3 years before the WX500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 grades against the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony WX500
EX-ZR700 | WX500 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Casio EX-ZR700
WX500 | EX-ZR700 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | January 2013 | More modern by 26 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony WX500
EX-ZR700 | WX500 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider 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") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the WX500.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and WX500 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and WX500.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | Bionz X |
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 | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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), | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 gr (0.49 lb) | 236 gr (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photographs | 360 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $370 | $348 |