Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a3500
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Launched March 2014
- Succeeded the Sony A3000

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a3500 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a3500, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

The EX-Z800 was manufactured 4 years prior to the a3500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z800 matches up vs the a3500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a3500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony a3500
EX-Z800 | a3500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Casio EX-Z800
a3500 | EX-Z800 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 44 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony a3500
EX-Z800 | a3500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 has got outside dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a3500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z800 and the a3500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and a3500 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and a3500.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z800 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony a3500 will result in more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z800 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Sony Alpha a3500 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-08-03 | 2014-03-21 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 124 grams (0.27 pounds) | 411 grams (0.91 pounds) |
Dimensions | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
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 life | - | 470 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-120 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $150 | $398 |