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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(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
Sony RX1R
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony RX1R

 EX-Z400 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Casio EX-Z400

 RX1R EX-Z400 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2009Fresher by 54 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony RX1R

 EX-Z400 RX1R 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
82
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography info
Sony RX1R Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography factors
Sony RX1R Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
62
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
more heavy than others (482 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography details
Sony RX1R Landscape photography details
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
66
manual focus
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging advice
Sony RX1R Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (482 grams)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony RX1R
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
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