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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W530

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W530 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W530 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was unveiled 24 months before the W530 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z400 grades vs the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony W530

 EX-Z400 W530 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Casio EX-Z400

 W530 EX-Z400 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W530

 EX-Z400 W530 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 has got exterior 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) while the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z400 and the W530.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and W530.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W530 to offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Sony W530
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography factors
Sony W530 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography details
Sony W530 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography info
Sony W530 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z400
Landscape photography with Sony W530
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
33
fairly wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging features
Sony W530 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
26
fairly wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W530
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 130g (0.29 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $269