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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7 II
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A7 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony A7, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The EX-Z400 was released 6 years before the A7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z400 scores against the A7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony A7

 EX-Z400 A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Casio EX-Z400

 A7 EX-Z400 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 61 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony A7

 EX-Z400 A7 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the A7.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and A7 is 95 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and A7.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z400 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A7 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography info
Sony A7 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
82
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
79
tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competition (474g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography information
Sony A7 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition (474g)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (24MP)
terrible battery (340 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z400
Landscape photography with Sony A7
37
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
terrible battery (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging features
Sony A7 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
36
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
lighter than competition (474 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony A7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony Alpha A7
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-08 2014-01-22
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 474 grams (1.04 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $798