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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Released August 2013
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX20V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX50V
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX30V Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 18 months after the HX30V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR800 grades against the HX30V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony HX30V

          

          

            
 EX-ZR800 HX30V 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2012Newer by 18 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Casio EX-ZR800

          

          

            
 HX30V EX-ZR800 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX30V

          

          

            
 EX-ZR800 HX30V 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution922k922kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX30V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the HX30V.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX30V size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and HX30V is 91 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and HX30V.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR800 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX30V Portrait photography highlights
43
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
44
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Sony HX30V
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (222 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography features
Sony HX30V Sports photography features
50
 excellent zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 good battery power (470 CIPA)
 slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
49
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 features tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography information
Sony HX30V Travel photography information
74
 good battery power (470 CIPA)
 lighter than average (222 grams)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long zoom (450mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than competition in class (254g)
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (500mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX30V Landscape photography factors
54
 manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 good battery power (470 shots)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
50
 manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging information
Sony HX30V Vlogging information
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (222g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no mic port
34
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (254g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX30V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-08-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 254 gr (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 320 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $429 $420