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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A500

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 front
Portability
63
Imaging
51
Features
52
Overall
51

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A500 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched August 2013
Sony A500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Newer Model is Sony A560
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A500 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony A500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and A500 (12MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR800 was announced 4 years later than the A500 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR800 scores vs the A500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony A500

 EX-ZR800 A500 
AnnouncedAugust 2013August 2009Fresher by 49 months
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 A500 EX-ZR800 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony A500

 EX-ZR800 A500 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A500 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the A500.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and A500 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and A500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR800 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Casio EX-ZR800 will render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR800 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography details
Sony A500 Portrait photography details
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
Sony A500 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography info
Sony A500 Sports photography info
50
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery power (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery power (520 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A500 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery power (470 shots)
lighter than average (222 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
43
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (520 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography information
Sony A500 Landscape photography information
54
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (470 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery power (520 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging factors
Sony A500 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
9
no video
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony A500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-08-07 2009-08-27
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 Bionz
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4272 x 2848
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 630 grams (1.39 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 772
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 520 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $429 $638