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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A35

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A35 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
  • Launched August 2013
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A33
  • Newer Model is Sony A37
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A35 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony A35, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively close but the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR800 was introduced 23 months later than the A35 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR800 grades versus the A35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony A35

 EX-ZR800 A35 
LaunchedAugust 2013September 2011Fresher by 23 months
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 A35 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony A35

 EX-ZR800 A35 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 comes with outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony A35 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the A35.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and A35 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and A35.

All in all, both cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX-ZR800 comes with the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The newer EX-ZR800 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography info
Sony A35 Portrait photography info
43
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography factors
Sony A35 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography info
Sony A35 Sports photography info
50
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
low battery (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography advice
Sony A35 Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (440 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography features
Sony A35 Landscape photography features
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
low battery (440 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Sony A35
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone jack
lighter than average in class (415g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony A35
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony SLT-A35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-08-07 2011-09-20
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 415 grams (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life 470 photos 440 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $429 $598