Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W800
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Released February 2014

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W800 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W800, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z800 was introduced 4 years prior to the W800 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z800 matches up vs the W800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W800 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony W800
EX-Z800 | W800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Casio EX-Z800
W800 | EX-Z800 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2010 | Fresher by 43 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony W800
EX-Z800 | W800 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z800 provides external measurements 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 W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z800 vs the W800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and W800.
To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W800 to offer you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-Z800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W800 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-08-03 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVI MPEG4 |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124g (0.27 pounds) | 125g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $150 | $90 |