Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony WX500

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony WX500, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was introduced 7 years prior to the WX500 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z400 matches up versus the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony WX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z400 against the WX500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and WX500.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX500 to give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.