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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX80

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
46 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91 Imaging
44 Features
60 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Released March 2016
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 5 years prior to the HX80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony HX80

		

		

			
 EX-ZR100 HX80 
Manual focus  Very exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Casio EX-ZR100

		

		

			
 HX80 EX-ZR100 
ReleasedMarch 2016July 2011Fresher by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX80

		

		

			
 EX-ZR100 HX80 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the HX80.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX80 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and HX80 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and HX80.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX80 to show more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
29
 manual focus
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
39
 good  resolution (18MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
Sony HX80 Street photography info
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (204g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
70
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (245g)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
Sony HX80 Sports photography features
46
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 high frames per second (40.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
57
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 great battery pack (390 shots)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography info
Sony HX80 Travel photography info
64
 lighter than others (204g)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 low MP (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
76
 great battery pack (390 per charge)
 lighter than competition in class (245g)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Sony HX80
43
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
49
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 great battery pack (390 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Sony HX80
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (204 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
75
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (245g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 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 measurements 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 Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $368