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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W570

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W570 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 W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W570 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was announced 24 months prior to the W570 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z400 grades versus the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony W570

 EX-Z400 W570 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Casio EX-Z400

 W570 EX-Z400 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W570

 EX-Z400 W570 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the W570.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and W570.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W570 to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography advice
Sony W570 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Sony W570
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography features
Sony W570 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography features
Sony W570 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
66
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W570 Landscape photography highlights
37
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W570 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W570
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - 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 rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 recording
Storage type 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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $159