Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX30
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
46
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
39
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced August 2013
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
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Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony WX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR800 grades against the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony WX30
| EX-ZR800 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2013 |  | July 2011 | More modern by 25 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Casio EX-ZR800
| WX30 | EX-ZR800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony WX30
| EX-ZR800 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 922k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 comes with outside 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 WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the WX30.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and WX30.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos although you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-ZR800 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Sony WX30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX30 Sports photography highlights
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography information
Sony WX30 Travel photography information
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging features
Sony WX30 Vlogging features
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2013-08-07 | 2011-07-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| 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 distance | 4cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| 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), | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photos | 250 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-130 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $429 | $259 |
