Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX220
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX220 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2014
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX220 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z400 was announced 6 years prior to the WX220 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z400 matches up versus the WX220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony WX220
EX-Z400 | WX220 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Casio EX-Z400
WX220 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | January 2009 | More modern by 62 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony WX220
EX-Z400 | WX220 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony WX220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the WX220.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and WX220.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX220 to show extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 210 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $0 | $198 |