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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX55

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was introduced 11 months prior to the TX55 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z800 matches up versus the TX55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony TX55

 EX-Z800 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Casio EX-Z800

 TX55 EX-Z800 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2010More recent by 11 months
Display dimension3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony TX55

 EX-Z800 TX55 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 offers outer measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z800 vs the TX55.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and TX55.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX55 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-Z800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography info
Sony TX55 Portrait photography info
35
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography features
Sony TX55 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography features
Sony TX55 Travel photography features
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
great battery power (250 shots)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery power (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging factors
Sony TX55 Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
34
decently wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Sony TX55
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-03 2011-07-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 109 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life - 250 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-120 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $350