Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX1

Below is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z800 was manufactured 13 months later than the WX1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z800 grades versus the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 has got outside measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sony WX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z800 versus the WX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and WX1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z800 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-Z800 will result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z800 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.