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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX20

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z400 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was released 4 years earlier than the TX20 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z400 scores against the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony TX20

 EX-Z400 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Casio EX-Z400

 TX20 EX-Z400 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 38 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony TX20

 EX-Z400 TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 has external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the TX20.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and TX20.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX20 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX20 Portrait photography highlights
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Sony TX20
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography information
Sony TX20 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z400
Travel photography with Sony TX20
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
72
better than average battery (250 per charge)
weather sealing
has touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
52
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
Vlogging with Sony TX20
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony TX20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 life - 250 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $330