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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W320

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W320 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
  • Released August 2010
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W320 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was brought out 7 months after the W320 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z800 matches up versus the W320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony W320

 EX-Z800 W320 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Casio EX-Z800

 W320 EX-Z800 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony W320

 EX-Z800 W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z800 comes with outside dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z800 and the W320.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z800 and W320.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files however you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-Z800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography details
Sony W320 Portrait photography details
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography advice
Sony W320 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography factors
Sony W320 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography highlights
Sony W320 Travel photography highlights
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
66
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography features
Sony W320 Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
33
rather wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging highlights
Sony W320 Vlogging highlights
29
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
26
rather wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Sony W320
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-03 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 model NP-120 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $150 $269