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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX150

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Revealed August 2013
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX150 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony WX150, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was announced 18 months later than the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR800 grades vs the WX150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony WX150

 EX-ZR800 WX150 
AnnouncedAugust 2013February 2012Fresher by 18 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 WX150 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony WX150

 EX-ZR800 WX150 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 offers outer 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) and the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony WX150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the WX150.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and WX150.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX150 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR800 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX150 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography info
Sony WX150 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography features
Sony WX150 Sports photography features
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (470 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others (133 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery pack (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Sony WX150
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony WX150
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 240 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $429 $300