Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A900

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A900, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and A900 (25MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z400 was introduced 3 months later than the A900 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z400 scores versus the A900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the A900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and A900 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and A900.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z400 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A900 will offer you more detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.