Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W730
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W730 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
- Released January 2009
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W730 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony W730
EX-Z400 | W730 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Casio EX-Z400
W730 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 48 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W730
EX-Z400 | W730 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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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 |