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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX150

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX150, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was announced 4 years earlier than the WX150 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z400 scores against the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony WX150

 EX-Z400 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Casio EX-Z400

 WX150 EX-Z400 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 38 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony WX150

 EX-Z400 WX150 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z400 against the WX150.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and WX150.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX150 to produce greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Sony WX150
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography factors
Sony WX150 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX150 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography features
Sony WX150 Landscape photography features
36
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging info
Sony WX150 Vlogging info
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony WX150
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life - 240 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $300