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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX30

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX30, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was introduced 11 months earlier than the WX30 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z800 matches up versus the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony WX30

 EX-Z800 WX30 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Casio EX-Z800

 WX30 EX-Z800 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2010More modern by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony WX30

 EX-Z800 WX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z800 offers external dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z800 and the WX30.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z800 and WX30.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX30 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z800
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
34
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography details
Sony WX30 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z800
Sports photography with Sony WX30
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography info
Sony WX30 Landscape photography info
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging factors
Sony WX30 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
35
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Sony WX30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-03 2011-07-25
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-120 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $259