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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX70

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Launched August 2013
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was introduced 19 months later than the WX70 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony WX70

 EX-ZR800 WX70 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2012Fresher by 19 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 WX70 EX-ZR800 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony WX70

 EX-ZR800 WX70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution922k922kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the WX70.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and WX70.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR800 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Sony WX70
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than average in class (114g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Sports photography with Sony WX70
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography advice
Sony WX70 Travel photography advice
74
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
has touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography details
Sony WX70 Landscape photography details
55
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery power (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging factors
Sony WX70 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
36
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony WX70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-08-07 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 114 grams (0.25 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 All around 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 240 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $429 $242