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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a3500

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(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
Sony a3500
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony a3500

 EX-Z800 a3500 

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Casio EX-Z800

 a3500 EX-Z800 
LaunchedMarch 2014August 2010Newer by 44 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony a3500

 EX-Z800 a3500 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography features
Sony a3500 Portrait photography features
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography features
Sony a3500 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z800
Sports photography with Sony a3500
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
60
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (470 shots)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography features
Sony a3500 Travel photography features
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
great battery pack (470 shots)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (411 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (470 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z800
Vlogging with Sony a3500
29
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
26
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (411g)
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Sony a3500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Sony Alpha a3500
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