Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A3000

Here is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony A3000, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z400 was launched 5 years prior to the A3000 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z400 scores against the A3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Sony Alpha A3000. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony A3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z400 against the A3000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and A3000 is 95 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and A3000.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z400 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A3000 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.