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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX500

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX500 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 WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Replaced the Sony WX350
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR800 was introduced 20 months before the WX500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the WX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony WX500

 EX-ZR800 WX500 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 WX500 EX-ZR800 
AnnouncedApril 2015August 2013More modern by 20 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony WX500

 EX-ZR800 WX500 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony WX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the WX500.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and WX500 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and WX500.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony WX500 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR800 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX500 Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography details
Sony WX500 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (236g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Sports photography camera
51
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 shots)
low fps (3.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography details
Sony WX500 Travel photography details
74
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (236 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography details
Sony WX500 Landscape photography details
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery (470 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging advice
Sony WX500 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
35
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (236g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony WX500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-08-07 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 236 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 360 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $429 $348