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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX20

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Announced August 2010
Sony TX20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony TX20

 EX-Z800 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Casio EX-Z800

 TX20 EX-Z800 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2010More recent by 19 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony TX20

 EX-Z800 TX20 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography factors
Sony TX20 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography factors
Sony TX20 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
great battery (250 CIPA)
environment proof
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography info
Sony TX20 Landscape photography info
42
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging advice
Sony TX20 Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Sony TX20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
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