Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX80
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX80 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX80, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z35 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WX80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z35 grades against the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony WX80
EX-Z35 | WX80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Casio EX-Z35
WX80 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 35 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony WX80
EX-Z35 | WX80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z35 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the WX80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and WX80.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX80 to offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-02-21 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124 grams (0.27 lbs) | 124 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-82 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $99 | $276 |