Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX1

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z800 was introduced 13 months later than the TX1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z800 scores against the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z800 comes with external 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 TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z800 against the TX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and TX1.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z800 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Casio EX-Z800 will offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer EX-Z800 will have a benefit in sensor tech.