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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W380

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W380 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 W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W380 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was released 12 months before the W380 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z400 grades against the W380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony W380

 EX-Z400 W380 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Casio EX-Z400

 W380 EX-Z400 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W380

 EX-Z400 W380 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the W380.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and W380.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W380 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography features
Sony W380 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography info
Sony W380 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
Sports photography with Sony W380
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography factors
Sony W380 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
38
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
Vlogging with Sony W380
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
29
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W380
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 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") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording
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
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $44