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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A58

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A58 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Old Model is Sony A57
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A58 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A58, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and A58 (20MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z400 was launched 5 years before the A58 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z400 scores against the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony A58

 EX-Z400 A58 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Casio EX-Z400

 A58 EX-Z400 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2009More modern by 59 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony A58

 EX-Z400 A58 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 offers external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A58 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the A58.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and A58 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and A58.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z400 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A58 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography info
Sony A58 Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography information
Sony A58 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography advice
Sony A58 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (690 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z400
Travel photography with Sony A58
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
63
good battery pack (690 CIPA)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography details
Sony A58 Landscape photography details
36
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (690 CIPA)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging details
Sony A58 Vlogging details
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony A58
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony SLT-A58
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-01-08 2013-11-27
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 1600 16000
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.0 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 492 gr (1.08 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 753
Other
Battery life - 690 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $645