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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX220

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96 Imaging
42 Features
41 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX220 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 WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX220 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony WX220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR800 was announced 6 months before the WX220 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR800 grades versus the WX220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony WX220

					

					

						
 EX-ZR800 WX220 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Casio EX-ZR800

					

					

						
 WX220 EX-ZR800 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony WX220

					

					

						
 EX-ZR800 WX220 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got external measurements 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 WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony WX220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the WX220.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX220 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and WX220 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and WX220.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX220 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively.

						Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography details
Sony WX220 Portrait photography details
44
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
36
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX220 as a Street photography camera
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (222g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography features
Sony WX220 Sports photography features
51
 great zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 good battery life (470 per charge)
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
46
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography advice
Sony WX220 Travel photography advice
74
 good battery life (470 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (222g)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 long reach (450mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
 resolution is good (18MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great zoom (250mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography information
Sony WX220 Landscape photography information
55
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 good battery life (470 shots)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
44
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX220 as a Vlogging camera
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone jack
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony WX220
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-08-07 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 210 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $429 $198