Sony ZV-1F vs Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony ZV-1F and the Casio Exilim EX-ZR100, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony ZV-1F was introduced in October 2022 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 was introduced in July 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony ZV-1F Highlights

      • 20.1 MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 425 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 922k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 16.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 461k dot Fixed Screen
      • 40.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony ZV-1F and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100.

      PROS

      Sony ZV-1F

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Digital Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      •   IP Streaming
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Light - 256 g (0.56 lb / 9.03 oz)
      •   USB Charging
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 40.0 fps
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz)

      CONS

      Sony ZV-1F

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony ZV-1F

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 16.0 fps
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Sony ZV-1F

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony ZV-1F over Casio Exilim EX-ZR100.

      Sony ZV-1F vs Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
      Larger Sensor 1-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.1 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 vs 4000 x 3000
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 20 mm mm vs 24 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2 vs f/3.0
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2 vs f/5.9
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
      Touch Screen vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 922k dot vs 461k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 15 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording vs
      Microphone Input vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs

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      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 over Sony ZV-1F.

      Sony ZV-1F vs Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
      Lower Native ISO 125 vs 100
      Reachs More Telephoto 20 mm vs 300 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 1.0x vs 12.5x
      Image Stabilization vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 16.0 fps vs 40.0 fps
      Built-in Flash vs
      HDMI Output vs
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Lighter 256 g (0.56 lb / 9.03 oz) vs 204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony ZV-1F Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,8003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Light256 g (0.56 lb / 9.03 oz)204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Sony ZV-1F Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
        Small Sensor1-inch1/2.3-inch
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony ZV-1F and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 have 3.0" screens with 922k dot and 461k dot resolutions respectively. Sony ZV-1F has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 has a Fixed screen Sony ZV-1F also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Sony ZV-1F with Fully Articulated screen

      Sensor

      BSI-CMOS Sensor

      Sony ZV-1F features a 20.1 megapixel 1-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 80 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

      The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Sony ZV-1F is equipped with Bionz X processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 is equipped with Exilim Engine HS processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2656, 4000 x 2240, 2560 x 1920, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Sony ZV-1F

      Sony ZV-1F has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      Bluetooth on Sony ZV-1F

      Sony ZV-1F has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony ZV-1F comes with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 360 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony ZV-1F has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo card slot. Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/2000 sec with mechanical shutter on Sony ZV-1F, and up to 1/2000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. Sony ZV-1F can shoot continuously up to 16.0 fps. Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 can shoot continuously up to 40.0 fps.


      Flash

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 has a built-in flash. Sony ZV-1F has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via [n]..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony ZV-1F body has dimensions of 106 x 60 x 46 mm (4.17 x 2.36 x 1.81") and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 body has dimensions of 105 x 59 x 29 mm (4.13 x 2.32 x 1.14"). Sony ZV-1F weighs 256 g (0.56 lb / 9.03 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 weighs 204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz).

      Sony ZV-1F

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

      106 mm

      60 mm

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      59 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony ZV-1F and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

      Sony ZV-1F and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony ZV-1F

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony ZV-1F

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

      GOOD
      75
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 16.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 40.0 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony ZV-1F

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

      GOOD
      74
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 16.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 40.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Sony ZV-1F

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sony ZV-1F

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 256 g (0.56 lb / 9.03 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony ZV-1F

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 256 g (0.56 lb / 9.03 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony ZV-1F and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and give them scores of 74 and 59 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony ZV-1F

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

      OVERALL
      74
      OVERALL
      59

      Sensor

      Sony ZV-1F

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony ZV-1F

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 16.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 40.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony ZV-1F

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

      GOOD
      77
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Sony ZV-1F

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

      GOOD
      84
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony ZV-1F

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

      GOOD
      84
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony ZV-1F

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   IP Streaming
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony ZV-1F

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

      POOR
      46
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 256 g (0.56 lb / 9.03 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      POOR
      54
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz)


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