Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W830
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W830 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Released January 2014

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W830 Overview
Below is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z400 was introduced 6 years before the W830 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z400 scores against the W830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W830 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony W830
EX-Z400 | W830 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Casio EX-Z400
W830 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 60 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W830
EX-Z400 | W830 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 has outside dimensions 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 W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (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 vs Sony W830 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the W830.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and W830.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W830 to offer you greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash options | - | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lbs) | 122 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-40 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $0 | $128 |