Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W330
95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
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96 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
30
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W330 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
- Released January 2009
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W330 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony W330
EX-Z400 | W330 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Casio EX-Z400
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W330
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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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 |