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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A7R II 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R
  • New Model is Sony A7R III
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A7R II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z400 was revealed 7 years prior to the A7R II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z400 scores versus the A7R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony A7R II

 EX-Z400 A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Casio EX-Z400

 A7R II EX-Z400 
RevealedJune 2015January 2009Newer by 78 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony A7R II

 EX-Z400 A7R II 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 comes with physical 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 A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A7R II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z400 and the A7R II.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and A7R II is 95 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and A7R II.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z400 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7R II will provide more detail because of its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Sony A7R II
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
85
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography info
Sony A7R II Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
81
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography factors
Sony A7R II Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
62
environment sealing
MP count amazing (42MP)
terrible battery pack (290 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography info
Sony A7R II Landscape photography info
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery pack (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging factors
Sony A7R II Vlogging factors
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony A7R II
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony Alpha A7R II
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-08 2015-06-10
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 7974 x 5316
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 399
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.6-7.0 -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 625 grams (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3434
Other
Battery life - 290 shots
Battery type - 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 feature 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 $2,913