Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony NEX-5R

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony NEX-5R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 12 months later than the NEX-5R which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR800 grades vs the NEX-5R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the NEX-5R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and NEX-5R is 91 and 89 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and NEX-5R.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The EX-ZR800 has the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The more recent EX-ZR800 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.