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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W560

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W560 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W560 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the W560 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z400 matches up versus the W560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony W560

 EX-Z400 W560 

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Casio EX-Z400

 W560 EX-Z400 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W560

 EX-Z400 W560 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the W560.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and W560.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W560 to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Sony W560
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography details
Sony W560 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography details
Sony W560 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography factors
Sony W560 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography info
Sony W560 Landscape photography info
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging details
Sony W560 Vlogging details
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W560
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 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
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $139