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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Released August 2010
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX80 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX80, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was launched 3 years before the WX80 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z800 scores against the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony WX80

 EX-Z800 WX80 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Casio EX-Z800

 WX80 EX-Z800 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2010Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony WX80

 EX-Z800 WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 features physical dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z800 compared to the WX80.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z800 and WX80.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX80 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z800
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
35
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography details
Sony WX80 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than average (124g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than average (124g)
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography info
Sony WX80 Landscape photography info
42
focusing manually
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging details
Sony WX80 Vlogging details
29
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Sony WX80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-03 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 124 gr (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 All around 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 - 240 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-120 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $150 $276