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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX55

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was released 3 years before the TX55 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z400 grades against the TX55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony TX55

 EX-Z400 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Casio EX-Z400

 TX55 EX-Z400 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 30 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony TX55

 EX-Z400 TX55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the TX55.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and TX55.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX55 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography info
Sony TX55 Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Sony TX55
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography information
Sony TX55 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery power (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX55 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
great battery power (250 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z400
Landscape photography with Sony TX55
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
50
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery power (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging factors
Sony TX55 Vlogging factors
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
34
rather wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony TX55
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-07-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $350