Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX80
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony HX80
EX-ZR10 | HX80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Casio EX-ZR10
HX80 | EX-ZR10 | |||
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Announced | March 2016 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 66 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony HX80
EX-ZR10 | HX80 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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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 |