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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W830

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W830 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony W830
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony W830

 EX-Z400 W830 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Casio EX-Z400

 W830 EX-Z400 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 60 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W830

 EX-Z400 W830 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W830 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography factors
Sony W830 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography advice
Sony W830 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography information
Sony W830 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
67
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography features
Sony W830 Landscape photography features
37
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging factors
Sony W830 Vlogging factors
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
32
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony W830
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
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