Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX20
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX20 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
- Announced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Announced February 2012

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX20 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z800 was introduced 19 months earlier than the TX20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z800 scores versus the TX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony TX20
EX-Z800 | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Casio EX-Z800
TX20 | EX-Z800 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony TX20
EX-Z800 | TX20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 has got outer dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony TX20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z800 vs the TX20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and TX20.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony TX20 to produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Travel Comparison

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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-08-03 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124 grams (0.27 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-120 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $150 | $330 |