Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX1

Here is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR800 was introduced 4 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR800 scores vs the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the HX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and HX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and HX1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR800 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR800 will offer greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR800 will have an advantage in sensor technology.