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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W800

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W800 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
  • Launched August 2010
Sony W800
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony W800

 EX-Z800 W800 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Casio EX-Z800

 W800 EX-Z800 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2010Fresher by 43 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony W800

 EX-Z800 W800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W800 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W800 Portrait photography highlights
34
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography advice
Sony W800 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z800
Sports photography with Sony W800
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z800
Travel photography with Sony W800
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than average (125g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography info
Sony W800 Landscape photography info
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging factors
Sony W800 Vlogging factors
29
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
33
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Sony W800
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
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