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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX80

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Launched September 2010
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX80 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was revealed 3 years prior to the WX80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR10 scores against the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony WX80

 EX-ZR10 WX80 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 WX80 EX-ZR10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013September 2010Newer by 28 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony WX80

 EX-ZR10 WX80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the WX80.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and WX80.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX80 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography details
Sony WX80 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than others (124 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography information
Sony WX80 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography advice
Sony WX80 Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than others (124g)
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography information
Sony WX80 Landscape photography information
41
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging features
Sony WX80 Vlogging features
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony WX80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $190 $276