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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A3000

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A3000 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
  • Introduced August 2013
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony a3500
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony A3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is pretty close but the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR800 was launched around the same time to the A3000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR800 scores vs the A3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony A3000

 EX-ZR800 A3000 
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 A3000 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony A3000

 EX-ZR800 A3000 
ReleasedAugust 2013August 2013Same generation
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 features exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the A3000.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and A3000 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and A3000.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR800 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A3000 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A3000 Portrait photography highlights
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography features
Sony A3000 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography factors
Sony A3000 Sports photography factors
51
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
60
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography details
Sony A3000 Travel photography details
74
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (222 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
good battery pack (470 shots)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (411g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging factors
Sony A3000 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
26
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external mic socket
heavier than average (411g)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony A3000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Alpha A3000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-08-07 2013-08-27
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 4cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
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 grams (0.49 pounds) 411 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1068
Other
Battery life 470 photos 470 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $429 $398