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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
  • Revealed August 2013
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony NEX-5T, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR800 was announced within a month of the NEX-5T and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the NEX-5T in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony NEX-5T

 EX-ZR800 NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Casio EX-ZR800

 NEX-5T EX-ZR800 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony NEX-5T

 EX-ZR800 NEX-5T 
ReleasedAugust 2013August 2013Same generation
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution922k922kEqual display resolution

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the NEX-5T.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and NEX-5T is 91 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and NEX-5T.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR800 features the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh harder.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
69
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery power (470 shots)
lighter than average (222 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
77
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
73
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony NEX-5T
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-08-07 2013-08-27
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 4cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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), 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 276 gr (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 470 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $429 $400