Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX70
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX70 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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX70 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony WX70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR700 was unveiled 13 months after the WX70 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR700 grades vs the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony WX70
EX-ZR700 | WX70 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 13 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Casio EX-ZR700
WX70 | EX-ZR700 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony WX70
EX-ZR700 | WX70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 922k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 features outside measurements 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 WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony WX70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the WX70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and WX70.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-ZR700 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 gr (0.49 lb) | 114 gr (0.25 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 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 photos | 240 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $370 | $242 |