Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony H400

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 16 months prior to the H400 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony H400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the H400.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and H400 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and H400.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony H400 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR1000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.