Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX80

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was brought out 3 years earlier than the HX80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 grades vs the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 features outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony HX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the HX80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and HX80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and HX80.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.