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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX80

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Released September 2010
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced March 2016
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was revealed 6 years earlier than the HX80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR10 scores against the HX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony HX80

 EX-ZR10 HX80 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 HX80 EX-ZR10 
AnnouncedMarch 2016September 2010Fresher by 66 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony HX80

 EX-ZR10 HX80 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the HX80.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and HX80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and HX80.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX80 to show greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Sony HX80
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
MP count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography factors
Sony HX80 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (390 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX80 Travel photography highlights
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
76
better than average battery power (390 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography features
Sony HX80 Landscape photography features
41
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
49
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
better than average battery power (390 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
Vlogging with Sony HX80
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
75
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony HX80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-20 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 390 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $190 $368