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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX50

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR800 was manufactured 19 months later than the WX50 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony WX50

 EX-ZR800 WX50 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2012Fresher by 19 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 WX50 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony WX50

 EX-ZR800 WX50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got external 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) whilst the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the WX50.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and WX50.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files however you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-ZR800 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography information
Sony WX50 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography info
Sony WX50 Sports photography info
51
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
55
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging details
Sony WX50 Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (117g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony WX50
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-08-07 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 BIONZ
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 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 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
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 speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $429 $250