Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX7
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2010

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") possess different sensor measurements.

The EX-Z800 was unveiled 7 months later than the TX7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-Z800 scores against the TX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony TX7
EX-Z800 | TX7 | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Casio EX-Z800
TX7 | EX-Z800 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony TX7
EX-Z800 | TX7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 has outside dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sony TX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z800 vs the TX7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and TX7.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z800 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-Z800 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z800 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-08-03 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124g (0.27 lbs) | 149g (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | NP-120 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $150 | $300 |