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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX20

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
50
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Revealed August 2013
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony TX20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 18 months later than the TX20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-ZR800 scores against the TX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony TX20

 EX-ZR800 TX20 
LaunchedAugust 2013February 2012More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 TX20 EX-ZR800 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony TX20

 EX-ZR800 TX20 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution922k922kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the TX20.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and TX20 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and TX20.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR800 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX20 Portrait photography highlights
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography advice
Sony TX20 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography factors
Sony TX20 Sports photography factors
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (470 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Travel photography with Sony TX20
74
good battery (470 shots)
lighter than competition (222g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery (250 per charge)
environment proofing
offers touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Landscape photography with Sony TX20
54
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX20 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
35
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony TX20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-08-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, 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
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 shots 250 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-BN
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 Single Single
Price at launch $429 $330