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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony a5000

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-3N
  • Updated by Sony a5100
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony a5000 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony a5000, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z400 was brought out 6 years earlier than the a5000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z400 scores versus the a5000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony a5000

 EX-Z400 a5000 

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Casio EX-Z400

 a5000 EX-Z400 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony a5000

 EX-Z400 a5000 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony a5000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z400 against the a5000.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and a5000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and a5000.

Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z400 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony a5000 will give more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography factors
Sony a5000 Portrait photography factors
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
78
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography information
Sony a5000 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
59
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (420 per charge)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography details
Sony a5000 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
78
good battery pack (420 shots)
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (420 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging features
Sony a5000 Vlogging features
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
32
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony a5000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Alpha a5000
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony Alpha a5000
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-08 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 1600 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 269g (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1089
Other
Battery life - 420 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
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 Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $448