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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W220 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W220 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W220, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was manufactured very close to the W220 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z400 matches up against the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony W220

 EX-Z400 W220 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Casio EX-Z400

 W220 EX-Z400 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W220

 EX-Z400 W220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 has got outside 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) and the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the W220.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and W220.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Sony W220
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography information
Sony W220 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography details
Sony W220 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z400
Travel photography with Sony W220
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography advice
Sony W220 Landscape photography advice
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W220
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 130 grams (0.29 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $160