Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX9
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Introduced July 2010

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX9 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z400 was launched 18 months prior to the TX9 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z400 grades vs the TX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony TX9
EX-Z400 | TX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Casio EX-Z400
TX9 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony TX9
EX-Z400 | TX9 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 features outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the TX9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and TX9.
As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of files though you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | NP-40 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $0 | $799 |