Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W570
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W570 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony W570
EX-Z400 | W570 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Casio EX-Z400
W570 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W570
EX-Z400 | W570 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Check the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W570 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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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 |