Casio EX-100 vs Sony HX400V
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Casio EX-100 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Released February 2014
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Announced February 2014
- Previous Model is Sony HX300
Casio EX-100 vs Sony HX400V Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-100 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and HX400V (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-100 was launched within a month of the HX400V and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-100 scores against the HX400V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-100 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Sony HX400V
EX-100 | HX400V | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Casio EX-100
HX400V | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Sony HX400V
EX-100 | HX400V | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | February 2014 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-100 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 has physical dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-100 versus Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-100 and the HX400V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and HX400V is 83 and 62 respectively.
Casio EX-100 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and HX400V.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX400V will render more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
Casio EX-100 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-100 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-02-06 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/20000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 30.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.10 m | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 389 grams (0.86 lb) | 660 grams (1.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
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 cost | $572 | $448 |