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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX1 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 WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 4 years after the WX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR800 grades versus the WX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony WX1

 EX-ZR800 WX1 
IntroducedAugust 2013August 2009Newer by 49 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 WX1 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony WX1

 EX-ZR800 WX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the WX1.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and WX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and WX1.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR800 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR800 will offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR800 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX1 Portrait photography advice
43
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography details
Sony WX1 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Sports photography with Sony WX1
50
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery (470 shots)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery (470 shots)
lighter than competitors (222g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (149g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX1 Landscape photography factors
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery (470 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging information
Sony WX1 Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (149g)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony WX1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-08-07 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $429 $149