Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A3000

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Sony Alpha A3000. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.