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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony T900

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony T900 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony T900 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was unveiled at a similar time to the T900 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z400 matches up vs the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony T900

 EX-Z400 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Casio EX-Z400

 T900 EX-Z400 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony T900

 EX-Z400 T900 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony T900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the T900.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and T900.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Sony T900
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography factors
Sony T900 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography details
Sony T900 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography advice
Sony T900 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography highlights
Sony T900 Landscape photography highlights
37
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
37
manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony T900
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 143g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-40 -
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 Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $300