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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
82
Features
93
Overall
86

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2010
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Introduced January 2021
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a1 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sony a1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and a1 (50MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z800 was revealed 11 years prior to the a1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-Z800 grades versus the a1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony a1

 EX-Z800 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Casio EX-Z800

 a1 EX-Z800 
IntroducedJanuary 2021August 2010Fresher by 127 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kCrisper display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony a1

 EX-Z800 a1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z800 provides exterior measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z800 vs the a1.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and a1 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and a1.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z800 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony a1 will give you greater detail because of its extra 36MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z800 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
89
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/400 seconds)
great resolution (50 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z800
Street photography with Sony a1
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography factors
Sony a1 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
91
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (50 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (530 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a1 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
74
better than average battery power (530 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
great resolution (50 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a1 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (50 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery power (530 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z800
Vlogging with Sony a1
29
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
37
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
comes with external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Sony a1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Sony Alpha a1
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-08-03 2021-01-26
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 50 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 8640 x 5760
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 759
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 133
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed - 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/400s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 640x480 7680x4320
Video format Motion JPEG XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 737g (1.62 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 530 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-120 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One Two
Retail cost $150 $6,498