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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(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
Sony WX80
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony WX80

 EX-Z35 WX80 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Casio EX-Z35

 WX80 EX-Z35 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony WX80

 EX-Z35 WX80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography features
Sony WX80 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography features
Sony WX80 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography features
Sony WX80 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography factors
Sony WX80 Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than others in class (124g)
includes touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX80 Landscape photography highlights
28
you can focus manually
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging features
Sony WX80 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony WX80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
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