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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX220

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(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
  • Released August 2010
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z800 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WX220 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z800 matches up vs the WX220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony WX220

 EX-Z800 WX220 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Casio EX-Z800

 WX220 EX-Z800 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2010More recent by 42 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony WX220

 EX-Z800 WX220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 provides exterior dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sony WX220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z800 compared to the WX220.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and WX220.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX220 to give more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-Z800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography information
Sony WX220 Portrait photography information
35
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
good MP (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography details
Sony WX220 Travel photography details
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX220 Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
44
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX220 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Sony WX220
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-03 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 210 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-120 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $150 $198