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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7 III 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Superseded the Sony A7 II
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 IV
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7 III Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed 6 years earlier than the A7 III which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the A7 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony A7 III

 EX-ZR400 A7 III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Casio EX-ZR400

 A7 III EX-ZR400 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2013More modern by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony A7 III

 EX-ZR400 A7 III 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the A7 III.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and A7 III is 92 and 63 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and A7 III.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR400 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7 III will result in greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR400 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography info
Sony A7 III Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography information
Sony A7 III Sports photography information
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (500 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery (610 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
73
great battery (610 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery (610 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging features
Sony A7 III Vlogging features
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony A7 III
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Alpha A7 III
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-29 2018-02-27
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 693
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 650g (1.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3730
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 610 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One Two
Cost at launch $0 $1,998