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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W220

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W220 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
  • Announced August 2013
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony W220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was introduced 4 years after the W220 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR800 matches up versus the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony W220

 EX-ZR800 W220 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2009More modern by 56 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 W220 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony W220

 EX-ZR800 W220 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 comes with external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the W220.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and W220.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR800 to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR800 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography information
Sony W220 Portrait photography information
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography features
Sony W220 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography info
Sony W220 Sports photography info
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery (470 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography features
Sony W220 Travel photography features
74
great battery (470 shots)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging advice
Sony W220 Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony W220
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-08-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $429 $160