Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z800

Here is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-100 and Casio EX-Z800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is fairly similar but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and EX-Z800 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was revealed 3 years later than the EX-Z800 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-100 scores against the EX-Z800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Casio Exilim EX-Z800. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Casio EX-Z800 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 comes with exterior measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z800 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-100 and Casio EX-Z800 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-100 versus the EX-Z800.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and EX-Z800 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and EX-Z800.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-Z800 will offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-100 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.