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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A3000

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Later Model is Sony a3500
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A3000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is very similar but the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR400 was announced 7 months earlier than the A3000 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the A3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony A3000

 EX-ZR400 A3000 
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 A3000 EX-ZR400 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2013Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony A3000

 EX-ZR400 A3000 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A3000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the A3000.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and A3000 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and A3000.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR400 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A3000 will offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR400 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography information
Sony A3000 Portrait photography information
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography information
Sony A3000 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Sony A3000
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (500 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
60
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography highlights
Sony A3000 Travel photography highlights
71
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
great battery (470 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (411g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Sony A3000
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (470 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A3000 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
26
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (411 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony A3000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Alpha A3000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-29 2013-08-27
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS BIONZ image
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 411 gr (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 470 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $398