Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX1
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced August 2009

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX1 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-ZR800 was released 4 years after the TX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR800 grades vs the TX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony TX1
EX-ZR800 | TX1 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 49 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Casio EX-ZR800
TX1 | EX-ZR800 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony TX1
EX-ZR800 | TX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account 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") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the TX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and TX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and TX1.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR800 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Casio EX-ZR800 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR800 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-08-07 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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), | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222g (0.49 lbs) | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $429 | $350 |