Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX70
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX70 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
- Launched August 2013
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony WX70
EX-ZR800 | WX70 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 19 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Casio EX-ZR800
WX70 | EX-ZR800 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony WX70
EX-ZR800 | WX70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 922k | Exact 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).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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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 |