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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Revealed August 2013
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX100V
  • Successor is Sony HX300
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 16 months later than the HX200V making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR800 scores vs the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony HX200V

 EX-ZR800 HX200V 
AnnouncedAugust 2013May 2012More recent by 16 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Casio EX-ZR800

 HX200V EX-ZR800 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX200V

 EX-ZR800 HX200V 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution922k922kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 features physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the HX200V.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and HX200V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and HX200V.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX200V to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR800 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography information
Sony HX200V Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography information
Sony HX200V Sports photography information
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
56
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (583 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography information
Sony HX200V Landscape photography information
55
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX200V Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
27
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (583 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX200V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-08-07 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear 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), 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 583g (1.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 images 450 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $429 $480