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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W620

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W620 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W620 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W620, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was brought out 4 years before the W620 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z400 scores vs the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony W620

 EX-Z400 W620 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Casio EX-Z400

 W620 EX-Z400 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W620

 EX-Z400 W620 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the W620.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and W620.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W620 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography info
Sony W620 Portrait photography info
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography advice
Sony W620 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography details
Sony W620 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than competition (116g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography advice
Sony W620 Landscape photography advice
36
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
33
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging details
Sony W620 Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W620
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
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