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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W650

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W650 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 W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W650 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony W650, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was brought out 20 months later than the W650 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-ZR800 matches up versus the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony W650

 EX-ZR800 W650 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2012Fresher by 20 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 W650 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony W650

 EX-ZR800 W650 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the W650.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and W650.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-ZR800 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography features
Sony W650 Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (124g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Sports photography with Sony W650
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (124 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography information
Sony W650 Landscape photography information
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Sony W650
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony W650
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-08-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 BIONZ
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 220 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $429 $140