Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony a1

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony a1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and a1 (50MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z400 was launched 13 years earlier than the a1 which is a fairly big 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 a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z400 matches up against the a1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Sony Alpha a1. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony a1 has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z400 against the a1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and a1 is 95 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and a1.

To sum up, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z400 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony a1 will render more detail utilizing its extra 38 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.