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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Revealed August 2013
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX30V
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX50V Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was introduced 4 months after the HX50V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony HX50V

          

          

            
 EX-ZR800 HX50V 
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Casio EX-ZR800

          

          

            
 HX50V EX-ZR800 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX50V

          

          

            
 EX-ZR800 HX50V 
IntroducedAugust 2013April 2013Similar generation
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the HX50V.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX50V size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and HX50V is 91 and 89 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and HX50V.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively.

            Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
43
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focusing
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
50
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 provides face detection focusing
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Sony HX50V
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (222g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (272 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography details
Sony HX50V Sports photography details
50
 excellent zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 great battery pack (470 CIPA)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
57
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (400 shots)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography information
Sony HX50V Travel photography information
74
 great battery pack (470 per charge)
 lighter than others (222g)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long reach (450mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
 better than average battery (400 per charge)
 lighter than average (272 grams)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography info
Sony HX50V Landscape photography info
54
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 great battery pack (470 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
53
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 better than average battery (400 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5 )
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Sony HX50V
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others (222g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no microphone jack
34
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (272g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5 )
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX50V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-08-07 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
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 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 222g (0.49 pounds) 272g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 pictures 400 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $429 $439