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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W310

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W310 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 W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W310 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony W310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was announced 3 years after the W310 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR800 matches up vs the W310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony W310

 EX-ZR800 W310 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2010More modern by 44 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 W310 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony W310

 EX-ZR800 W310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 features physical 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) while the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the W310.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and W310 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and W310.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR800 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Sony W310
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography advice
Sony W310 Sports photography advice
50
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (470 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography features
Sony W310 Travel photography features
74
great battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competition (222g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W310 Landscape photography highlights
54
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery life (470 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging advice
Sony W310 Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony W310
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-08-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 137 gr (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $429 $150