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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony G3

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony G3 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 G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony G3 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony G3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was launched 4 years after the G3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony G3

 EX-ZR800 G3 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2009Newer by 56 months
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 G3 EX-ZR800 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony G3

 EX-ZR800 G3 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 features outer 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) whilst the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony G3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the G3.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and G3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and G3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR800 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR800 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography factors
Sony G3 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography details
Sony G3 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Sports photography with Sony G3
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competitors (222g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
you can focus manually
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging highlights
Sony G3 Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony G3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $429 $200