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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX500

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(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
Sony WX500
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony WX500

 EX-ZR700 WX500 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 WX500 EX-ZR700 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2013More modern by 26 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony WX500

 EX-ZR700 WX500 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Sony WX500
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
MP count decent (18MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography features
Sony WX500 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (222g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (236g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Sports photography camera
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
low fps (3.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (360 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography features
Sony WX500 Travel photography features
71
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (222g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than competition (236 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX500 Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
49
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
better than average battery life (360 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Sony WX500
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
35
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (236 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony WX500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
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