Sony ZV-E10 vs Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony ZV-E10 and the Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000, 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-E10 was introduced in July 2021 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 was introduced in September 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony ZV-E10 Highlights

      • 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 32,000 Native ISO
      • 425 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 1920 Video Shooting
      • 13 h Video Recording Limit
      • HDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 461k dot Tilting Screen
      • 3.0 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-E10 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000.

      PROS

      Sony ZV-E10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Digital Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      •   High Video Recording Limit
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Light - 343 g (0.76 lb / 12.10 oz)
      •   USB Charging
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony ZV-E10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   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
      •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots


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

      AVERAGE

      Sony ZV-E10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Video Resolution - 3840 x 1920
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Sony ZV-E10

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony ZV-E10 over Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000.

      Sony ZV-E10 vs Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24.2 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 4608 x 3456
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Tilting
      Touch Screen vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 461k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 1920 vs 1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Built-in Microphone Multiple vs Stereo
      Microphone Input vs
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs

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      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 over Sony ZV-E10.

      Sony ZV-E10 vs Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 32,000 vs 3,200
      Image Stabilization vs
      Built-in Flash vs
      Lighter 343 g (0.76 lb / 12.10 oz) vs 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 440 shots vs 470 shots
      Internal Storage vs 52.2 MB

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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-E10 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        HDMI Output Micro Mini
        Light343 g (0.76 lb / 12.10 oz)255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony ZV-E10 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
        No Viewfinder
        No Built-in GPS
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life440 shots470 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony ZV-E10 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 have 3.0" screens with 920k dot and 461k dot resolutions respectively. Sony ZV-E10 has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Sony ZV-E10 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-E10 with Fully Articulated and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 with Tilting screen

      Sensor

      Sony ZV-E10 features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 32,000 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Sony ZV-E10 is equipped with BIONZ X processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 is equipped with Exilim Engine HS 3 processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736 x 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Sony ZV-E10

      Sony ZV-E10 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) 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-E10

      Sony ZV-E10 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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      NFC on Sony ZV-E10

      Sony ZV-E10 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Sony ZV-E10 has a Micro HDMI and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony ZV-E10 comes with NP-FW50 battery pack with battery life of 440 shots and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 comes with NP-130 battery pack with battery life of 470 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony ZV-E10 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I) card slot. Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Sony ZV-E10 has Electronic shutter and Mechanical Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony ZV-E10, and up to 1/2000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. Sony ZV-E10 can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps. Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Sony ZV-E10 has Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) system with 425 focusing points and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 has . Sony ZV-E10 has detection range from -3 to +20 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Sony ZV-E10 ranges from -2 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Sony ZV-E10 and ±2 range on Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sony ZV-E10 and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000.


      Flash

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 4.70 m. Sony ZV-E10 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Intelligent Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Sony ZV-E10.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony ZV-E10 body has dimensions of 115 x 64 x 45 mm (4.53 x 2.52 x 1.77") and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 body has dimensions of 108 x 62 x 37 mm (4.25 x 2.44 x 1.46"). Sony ZV-E10 weighs 343 g (0.76 lb / 12.10 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 weighs 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz).

      Sony ZV-E10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      115 mm

      64 mm

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      108 mm

      62 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony ZV-E10 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      Sony ZV-E10 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 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-E10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      GOOD
      71
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony ZV-E10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      GOOD
      74
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony ZV-E10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      GOOD
      72
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony ZV-E10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      GOOD
      84
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony ZV-E10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 343 g (0.76 lb / 12.10 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony ZV-E10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Video Resolution - 3840 x 1920
      •   High Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 343 g (0.76 lb / 12.10 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony ZV-E10 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and give them scores of 77 and 57 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-E10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      OVERALL
      77
      OVERALL
      57

      Sensor

      Sony ZV-E10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony ZV-E10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      GOOD
      70
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony ZV-E10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Video Resolution - 3840 x 1920
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      •   High Video Recording Limit
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Sony ZV-E10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony ZV-E10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      GOOD
      84
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony ZV-E10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      EXCELLENT
      97
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI 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-E10

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 343 g (0.76 lb / 12.10 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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