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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Launched August 2013
Sony TX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony TX1

 EX-ZR800 TX1 
AnnouncedAugust 2013August 2009Newer by 49 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 TX1 EX-ZR800 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony TX1

 EX-ZR800 TX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography factors
Sony TX1 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (470 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography info
Sony TX1 Travel photography info
74
good battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
31
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging info
Sony TX1 Vlogging info
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
28
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony TX1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
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