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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W530

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W530 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 W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W530 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W530, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was launched 2 years after the W530 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR800 matches up versus the W530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony W530

 EX-ZR800 W530 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2011More modern by 32 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 W530 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony W530

 EX-ZR800 W530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about 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") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the W530.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and W530 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and W530.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR800 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Sony W530
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Sony W530
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography features
Sony W530 Sports photography features
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W530 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (222g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Landscape photography with Sony W530
55
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
rather wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging info
Sony W530 Vlogging info
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
26
rather wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony W530
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-08-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $429 $269