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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX99

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX99 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 HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed September 2018
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is very close but the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 6 years before the HX99 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the HX99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony HX99

 EX-ZR800 HX99 
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 HX99 EX-ZR800 
RevealedSeptember 2018August 2013More modern by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX99

 EX-ZR800 HX99 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display sizing

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the HX99.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and HX99 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and HX99.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR800 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Sony HX99
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (242g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
58
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (360 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors (222g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (242 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography info
Sony HX99 Landscape photography info
55
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX99 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
76
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (242g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX99
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-08-07 2018-09-01
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-inch
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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), 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 242 grams (0.53 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 360 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $429 $469