Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony RX100 VA

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony RX100 VA, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is fairly close but the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR800 was unveiled 6 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the RX100 VA in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the RX100 VA.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and RX100 VA is 91 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and RX100 VA.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR800 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VA will render more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older EX-ZR800 will be behind in sensor tech.