Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A58

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A58, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is fairly similar but the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 3 months prior to the A58 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the A58 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides outside 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 A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A58 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the A58.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and A58 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and A58.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR800 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A58 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.