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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W800

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W800 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was unveiled 5 years before the W800 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the W800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony W800

 EX-Z450 W800 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Casio EX-Z450

 W800 EX-Z450 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2009More recent by 54 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony W800

 EX-Z450 W800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 features physical dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 against the W800.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and W800.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W800 to render more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography factors
Sony W800 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Sony W800 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (128g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W800 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W800 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others (128 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
lighter than others in class (125g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Sony W800
37
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Sony W800
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
33
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony W800
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-18 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-40 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $229 $90