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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Zeiss ZX1 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
  • Introduced August 2013
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Launched September 2018
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Zeiss ZX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Zeiss. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR800 was announced 6 years before the ZX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR800 grades versus the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Zeiss ZX1

 EX-ZR800 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 ZX1 EX-ZR800 
LaunchedSeptember 2018August 2013More recent by 62 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k922kSharper display (+1843k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Zeiss ZX1

 EX-ZR800 ZX1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 comes with physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Zeiss ZX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the ZX1.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and ZX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and ZX1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR800 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will show greater detail with its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Zeiss ZX1
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
87
focusing manually
amazing resolution (37MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
fully articulated screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Sports photography camera
51
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing resolution (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Travel photography with Zeiss ZX1
74
great battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
amazing resolution (37MP)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (800g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
70
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f2)
very good size screen (4.34 inch)
amazing resolution (37MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Zeiss ZX1
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
31
fast maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (800g)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Zeiss ZX1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Casio Zeiss
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Zeiss ZX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-07 2018-09-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 255
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2-22
Macro focusing range 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 4.34"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC 512GB internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $429 -