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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W510

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W510 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was launched 24 months before the W510 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z400 scores against the W510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony W510

 EX-Z400 W510 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Casio EX-Z400

 W510 EX-Z400 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W510

 EX-Z400 W510 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W510 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z400 against the W510.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and W510.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files though you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography factors
Sony W510 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography info
Sony W510 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography factors
Sony W510 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W510 Landscape photography highlights
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging highlights
Sony W510 Vlogging highlights
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W510
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $99