Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7S II
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
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- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Announced October 2015
- Replaced the Sony A7S
- Replacement is Sony A7S III
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7S II Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony A7S II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-ZR400 was manufactured 3 years before the A7S II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the A7S II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7S II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony A7S II
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Casio EX-ZR400
A7S II | EX-ZR400 | |||
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Announced | October 2015 | January 2013 | More modern by 32 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 461k | Sharper display (+768k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony A7S II
EX-ZR400 | A7S II | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony A7S II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the A7S II.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and A7S II is 92 and 68 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and A7S II.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR400 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR400 will show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR400 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7S II Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Sony Alpha A7S II |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2015-10-12 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4240 x 2832 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 102400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 169 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205g (0.45 lb) | 627g (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 All around rating | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | 370 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $0 | $2,767 |