Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX55
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony TX55
EX-ZR800 | TX55 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Casio EX-ZR800
TX55 | EX-ZR800 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony TX55
EX-ZR800 | TX55 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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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 |