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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Leica X1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Leica X1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
33
Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Leica X1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced August 2013
Leica X1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • 35mm (F2.8) lens
  • 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • Successor is Leica X2
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Leica X1 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR800 and Leica X1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Leica. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and X1 (12MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and X1 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR800 was launched 3 years later than the X1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Leica X1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR800 grades vs the X1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Leica X1

 EX-ZR800 X1 
IntroducedAugust 2013December 2009More recent by 45 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 X1 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Leica X1

 EX-ZR800 X1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Leica X1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Leica X1 has proportions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the X1.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Leica X1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and X1 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Leica X1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Leica X1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and X1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR800 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Casio EX-ZR800 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR800 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Leica X1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Leica X1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Leica X1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography factors
Leica X1 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
Leica X1 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (306 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Sports photography with Leica X1
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography details
Leica X1 Travel photography details
74
great battery life (470 shots)
lighter than average (222g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
lighter than others (306 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica X1 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery life (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging details
Leica X1 Vlogging details
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Leica X1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Leica X1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Leica X1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Leica
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Leica X1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-08-07 2009-12-18
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4272 x 2856
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 4cm 30cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
External flash
AEB
White balance 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), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 306 gr (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 470 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $429 $1,495