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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is fairly close but the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z400 was launched 7 months before the TX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z400 scores vs the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony TX1

 EX-Z400 TX1 

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Casio EX-Z400

 TX1 EX-Z400 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony TX1

 EX-Z400 TX1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z400 and the TX1.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and TX1.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z400 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Casio EX-Z400 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography features
Sony TX1 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography info
Sony TX1 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography details
Sony TX1 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX1 Landscape photography highlights
37
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
31
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
28
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony TX1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1250s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 130g (0.29 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $0 $350