Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony RX1R
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
- 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Launched June 2013
- Replacement is Sony RX1R II

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony RX1R Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z400 versus Sony RX1R, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

The EX-Z400 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the RX1R and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z400 matches up against the RX1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony RX1R Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony RX1R
EX-Z400 | RX1R |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Casio EX-Z400
RX1R | EX-Z400 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 54 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony RX1R
EX-Z400 | RX1R | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 features physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z400 versus Sony RX1R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z400 against the RX1R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and RX1R is 95 and 79 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and RX1R.
As you can see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z400 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R will give you more detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony RX1R Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2013-06-26 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | f/2.0 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/4000 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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 pounds) | 482 gr (1.06 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 91 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2537 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 270 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $0 | $2,798 |