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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX220

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX220 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 WX220
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony WX220

 EX-Z400 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Casio EX-Z400

 WX220 EX-Z400 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 62 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony WX220

 EX-Z400 WX220 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
good resolution (18MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography info
Sony WX220 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z400
Travel photography with Sony WX220
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography information
Sony WX220 Landscape photography information
36
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX220 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony WX220
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
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