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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7R II 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 A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7R
  • Replacement is Sony A7R III
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony A7R II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR400 was launched 3 years earlier than the A7R II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the A7R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony A7R II

 EX-ZR400 A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Casio EX-ZR400

 A7R II EX-ZR400 
LaunchedJune 2015January 2013Fresher by 28 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k461kClearer display (+768k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony A7R II

 EX-ZR400 A7R II 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys physical measurements 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 A7R II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony A7R II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the A7R II.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and A7R II is 92 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and A7R II.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR400 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7R II will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR400 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography info
Sony A7R II Portrait photography info
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
85
focusing manually
sensor resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography advice
Sony A7R II Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
81
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography factors
Sony A7R II Sports photography factors
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (290 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than others (205g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
environment sealing
sensor resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
low battery pack (290 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery life (500 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
low battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R II Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony A7R II
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Alpha A7R II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-29 2015-06-10
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 7974 x 5316
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 399
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 -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 625 grams (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3434
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 290 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $2,913