Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX30

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was revealed 4 years before the TX30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z800 matches up versus the TX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 comes with physical measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z800 compared to the TX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and TX30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX30 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z800 is going to be behind in sensor technology.