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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX350

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Launched August 2013
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • Newer Model is Sony WX500
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 6 months prior to the WX350 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 scores vs the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony WX350

 EX-ZR800 WX350 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 WX350 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony WX350

 EX-ZR800 WX350 
AnnouncedAugust 2013February 2014Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys outer 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 WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the WX350.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and WX350.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX350 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Sony WX350
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography features
Sony WX350 Sports photography features
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography advice
Sony WX350 Travel photography advice
74
great battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (164g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX350 Landscape photography highlights
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony WX350
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-08-07 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
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), VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 470 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $429 $270