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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX9

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Announced August 2013
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX9 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 2 years after the WX9 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the WX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony WX9

 EX-ZR800 WX9 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2011Newer by 32 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 WX9 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony WX9

 EX-ZR800 WX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 offers 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) while the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the WX9.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and WX9 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and WX9.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images although you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer EX-ZR800 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Sony WX9
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography features
Sony WX9 Sports photography features
51
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Travel photography with Sony WX9
74
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Sony WX9
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony WX9
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-08-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
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 (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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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) -
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN1
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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $429 $188