Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony a5000

Following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sony a5000, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z800 was unveiled 4 years before the a5000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z800 scores against the a5000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Sony Alpha a5000. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 provides exterior dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sony a5000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z800 and the a5000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and a5000 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z800 and a5000.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z800 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony a5000 will produce greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z800 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.