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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony HX5

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony HX5 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
  • Launched August 2010
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony HX5 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sony HX5, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z800 was launched 2 months after the HX5 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z800 grades against the HX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony HX5

 EX-Z800 HX5 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Casio EX-Z800

 HX5 EX-Z800 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony HX5

 EX-Z800 HX5 
LaunchedAugust 2010June 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z800 enjoys outer measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z800 versus the HX5.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and HX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and HX5.

All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z800 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-Z800 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography features
Sony HX5 Portrait photography features
34
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography factors
Sony HX5 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z800
Sports photography with Sony HX5
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z800
Landscape photography with Sony HX5
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX5 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Sony HX5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-03 2010-06-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 model NP-120 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $150 $275