Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX1

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.