Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A77

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sony A77, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and A77 (24MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z800 was introduced 14 months prior to the A77 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z800 matches up versus the A77 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Sony SLT-A77. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 has got outside measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sony A77 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z800 against the A77.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and A77 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and A77.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z800 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A77 will offer greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.