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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX350

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX350 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 HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed December 2016
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX350 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was released 4 years prior to the HX350 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR800 scores against the HX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony HX350

 EX-ZR800 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 HX350 EX-ZR800 
RevealedDecember 2016August 2013Fresher by 41 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX350

 EX-ZR800 HX350 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution922k922kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 features physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the HX350.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and HX350 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and HX350.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX350 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older EX-ZR800 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography info
Sony HX350 Portrait photography info
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Sony HX350
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors (222g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (652g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Landscape photography with Sony HX350
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging information
Sony HX350 Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (652g)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX350
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-08-07 2016-12-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 BIONZ X
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest 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 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 652 gr (1.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $429 -