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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91 Imaging
38 Features
46 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced August 2013
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Released July 2011
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR800 was unveiled 2 years later than the HX9V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR800 grades versus the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony HX9V

          

          

            
 EX-ZR800 HX9V 
ReleasedAugust 2013July 2011More recent by 25 months
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Casio EX-ZR800

          

          

            
 HX9V EX-ZR800 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX9V

          

          

            
 EX-ZR800 HX9V 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX9V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the HX9V.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX9V size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and HX9V.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to factor the release date  of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZR800 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

            Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
43
 manual focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
38
 manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography info
Sony HX9V Street photography info
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (222g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (245g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography details
Sony HX9V Sports photography details
50
 long zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 great battery pack (470 shots)
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
44
 excellent zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
74
 great battery pack (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (222g)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great zoom (450mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than competitors (245g)
 good MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 long zoom (384mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX9V Landscape photography factors
54
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 great battery pack (470 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
49
 manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX9V Vlogging highlights
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone port
33
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (245 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 no microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX9V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-08-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 BIONZ
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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), 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 -
Type of battery 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 shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $429 $328