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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX55

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced August 2013
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX55 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony TX55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 2 years later than the TX55 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR800 grades against the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony TX55

 EX-ZR800 TX55 
AnnouncedAugust 2013July 2011More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 TX55 EX-ZR800 
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k922kClearer screen (+308k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony TX55

 EX-ZR800 TX55 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony TX55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the TX55.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and TX55 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and TX55.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images although you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer EX-ZR800 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Sony TX55
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography info
Sony TX55 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Sports photography with Sony TX55
50
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX55 Travel photography highlights
74
good battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competition (222g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
good battery power (250 CIPA)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging info
Sony TX55 Vlogging info
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
34
fairly wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony TX55
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-08-07 2011-07-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 4cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $429 $350