Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX1
95 Imaging
35 Features
25 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony WX1
EX-Z400 | WX1 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Casio EX-Z400
WX1 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | January 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony WX1
EX-Z400 | WX1 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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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 |