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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z400 was unveiled 7 months earlier than the WX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z400 scores vs the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony WX1

 EX-Z400 WX1 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Casio EX-Z400

 WX1 EX-Z400 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony WX1

 EX-Z400 WX1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony WX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z400 and the WX1.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and WX1.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z400 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Casio EX-Z400 will deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography details
Sony WX1 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography factors
Sony WX1 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography factors
Sony WX1 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography factors
Sony WX1 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (149g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX1 Landscape photography factors
37
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging details
Sony WX1 Vlogging details
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (149 grams)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony WX1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $149