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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A6000

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A6000 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-6
  • Successor is Sony A6300
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony A6000, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z400 was launched 6 years prior to the A6000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z400 scores vs the A6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony A6000

 EX-Z400 A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Casio EX-Z400

 A6000 EX-Z400 
ReleasedApril 2014January 2009Newer by 64 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony A6000

 EX-Z400 A6000 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 provides exterior 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 A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony A6000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the A6000.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and A6000 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and A6000.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z400 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A6000 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Sony A6000
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
79
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography information
Sony A6000 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (344 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
72
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
77
lighter than average (344g)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography factors
Sony A6000 Landscape photography factors
36
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging factors
Sony A6000 Vlogging factors
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
33
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (344 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony A6000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony Alpha a6000
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-08 2014-04-23
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 179
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 344g (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
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/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $548