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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX30

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Released August 2013
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was introduced within a month of the TX30 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZR800 scores vs the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony TX30

 EX-ZR800 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 TX30 EX-ZR800 
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k922kClearer display (+307k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony TX30

 EX-ZR800 TX30 
AnnouncedAugust 2013July 2013Same age
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 comes with physical measurements 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 TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the TX30.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and TX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and TX30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX30 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography information
Sony TX30 Portrait photography information
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
you can focus manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography advice
Sony TX30 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography information
Sony TX30 Sports photography information
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography factors
Sony TX30 Travel photography factors
74
good battery life (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
environment proofing
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX30 Landscape photography highlights
55
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery life (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Sony TX30
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
34
really wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony TX30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-08-07 2013-07-26
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 141 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $429 $230