Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX500
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony WX500
EX-ZR800 | WX500 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Casio EX-ZR800
WX500 | EX-ZR800 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | August 2013 | More modern by 20 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony WX500
EX-ZR800 | WX500 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and WX500 is 91 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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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 |