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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX5

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX5 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 WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony WX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was unveiled 3 years after the WX5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZR800 grades vs the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony WX5

 EX-ZR800 WX5 
LaunchedAugust 2013July 2010Newer by 38 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 WX5 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony WX5

 EX-ZR800 WX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys physical dimensions 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 WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the WX5.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and WX5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and WX5.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR800 to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR800 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX5 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Sony WX5
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery power (470 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography details
Sony WX5 Travel photography details
74
great battery power (470 shots)
lighter than others in class (222g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography information
Sony WX5 Landscape photography information
55
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging info
Sony WX5 Vlogging info
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony WX5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-07 2010-07-08
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
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 All around 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $429 $250