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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony a5100

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
65
Features
74
Overall
68

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony a5100 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 a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony a5000
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony a5100 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony a5100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 12 months prior to the a5100 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the a5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony a5100

 EX-ZR800 a5100 

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 a5100 EX-ZR800 
AnnouncedAugust 2014August 2013More recent by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony a5100

 EX-ZR800 a5100 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution922k922kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony a5100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the a5100.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and a5100 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and a5100.

All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR800 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony a5100 will show more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-ZR800 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
72
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Sony a5100
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
82
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
68
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (400 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography advice
Sony a5100 Travel photography advice
74
good battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
80
great battery life (400 CIPA)
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography info
Sony a5100 Landscape photography info
55
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (470 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging info
Sony a5100 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
34
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony a5100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Alpha a5100
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Alpha a5100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-08-07 2014-08-17
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 179
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 4cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.49 pounds) 283 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 470 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $429 $448