Casio EX-S200 vs Sony HX400V

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-S200 versus Sony HX400V, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S200 (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was launched 4 years earlier than the HX400V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-S200 matches up vs the HX400V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S200 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-S200 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S200 versus Sony HX400V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S200 and the HX400V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and HX400V is 96 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S200 and HX400V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX400V to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-S200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.