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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W330

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W330 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W330 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was announced 12 months before the W330 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-Z400 grades against the W330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony W330

 EX-Z400 W330 

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Casio EX-Z400

 W330 EX-Z400 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W330

 EX-Z400 W330 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the W330.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and W330 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and W330.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W330 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography features
Sony W330 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography factors
Sony W330 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography features
Sony W330 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
good resolution (14MP)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography information
Sony W330 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography advice
Sony W330 Landscape photography advice
37
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
38
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging information
Sony W330 Vlogging information
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W330
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $170