Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony NEX-5R

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony NEX-5R, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z400 was launched 4 years before the NEX-5R and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z400 grades against the NEX-5R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 has got 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) and the Sony NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the NEX-5R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and NEX-5R is 95 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and NEX-5R.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z400 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony NEX-5R will show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.