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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W320

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W320 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W320 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-Z400 versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was unveiled 12 months before the W320 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z400 grades versus the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony W320

 EX-Z400 W320 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Casio EX-Z400

 W320 EX-Z400 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W320

 EX-Z400 W320 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 provides 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 W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z400 versus Sony W320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z400 and the W320.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and W320.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W320 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Sony W320
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Sony W320
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
Sports photography with Sony W320
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
MP count good (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z400
Travel photography with Sony W320
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
66
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
decently wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
26
decently wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W320
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 model NP-40 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
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 One One
Price at launch $0 $269