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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W730

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W730 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 W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W730 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W730, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was introduced 5 years before the W730 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z400 matches up against the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony W730

 EX-Z400 W730 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Casio EX-Z400

 W730 EX-Z400 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W730

 EX-Z400 W730 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 enjoys external 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) and the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W730 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the W730.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and W730.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W730 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography advice
Sony W730 Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography features
Sony W730 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography details
Sony W730 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography features
Sony W730 Travel photography features
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W730 Landscape photography highlights
36
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging highlights
Sony W730 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W730
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 grams (0.29 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 photographs
Form 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 shooting
Storage media 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 1 1
Launch cost $0 $138