Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX9
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony WX9
EX-Z800 | WX9 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Casio EX-Z800
WX9 | EX-Z800 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony WX9
EX-Z800 | WX9 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | January 2011 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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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 |