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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A6400

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced January 2019
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A6400 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A6400, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The EX-Z35 was revealed 10 years before the A6400 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z35 matches up against the A6400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony A6400

 EX-Z35 A6400 

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Casio EX-Z35

 A6400 EX-Z35 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019February 2010More modern by 108 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A6400

 EX-Z35 A6400 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 has outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A6400 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the A6400.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and A6400 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and A6400.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z35 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A6400 will provide greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography factors
Sony A6400 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
80
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z35
Street photography with Sony A6400
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
81
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
75
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography info
Sony A6400 Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
86
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography features
Sony A6400 Landscape photography features
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6400 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
80
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A6400
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sony Alpha a6400
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-02-21 2019-01-15
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 124g (0.27 lb) 403g (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $99 $898