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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Announced August 2010
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX9 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the WX9 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z800 matches up against the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony WX9

 EX-Z800 WX9 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Casio EX-Z800

 WX9 EX-Z800 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony WX9

 EX-Z800 WX9 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z800 enjoys outside 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 WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z800 compared to the WX9.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z800 and WX9.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX9 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography details
Sony WX9 Portrait photography details
35
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography information
Sony WX9 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography info
Sony WX9 Travel photography info
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX9 Landscape photography factors
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX9 Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Sony WX9
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-03 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $150 $188