Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony RX100 VA

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony RX100 VA, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z400 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z400 scores against the RX100 VA when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 features physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the RX100 VA.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and RX100 VA is 95 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and RX100 VA.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z400 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will deliver extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.