Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony RX100 VII

Following is a extended review of the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony RX100 VII, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is very comparable but the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR800 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR800 grades versus the RX100 VII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got 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) while the Sony RX100 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the RX100 VII.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and RX100 VII is 91 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and RX100 VII.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR800 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR800 will be behind in sensor technology.