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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W350

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W350 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 W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W350 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was launched 12 months prior to the W350 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z400 matches up versus the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony W350

 EX-Z400 W350 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Casio EX-Z400

 W350 EX-Z400 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W350

 EX-Z400 W350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z400 against the W350.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and W350.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W350 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography details
Sony W350 Portrait photography details
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography details
Sony W350 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography information
Sony W350 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
66
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z400
Landscape photography with Sony W350
36
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging highlights
Sony W350 Vlogging highlights
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W350
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 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 Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount 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 - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $200