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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W310

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W310 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W310 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was brought out 12 months prior to the W310 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-Z400 grades vs the W310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony W310

 EX-Z400 W310 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Casio EX-Z400

 W310 EX-Z400 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W310

 EX-Z400 W310 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 features external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the W310.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and W310.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography advice
Sony W310 Portrait photography advice
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Sony W310
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography highlights
Sony W310 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z400
Travel photography with Sony W310
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z400
Landscape photography with Sony W310
36
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W310
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 137g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" 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 ID NP-40 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $150