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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony A7S II

 EX-ZR400 A7S II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Casio EX-ZR400

 A7S II EX-ZR400 
AnnouncedOctober 2015January 2013More modern by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k461kSharper display (+768k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony A7S II

 EX-ZR400 A7S II 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography features
Sony A7S II Portrait photography features
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
manual focus
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography advice
Sony A7S II Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography features
Sony A7S II Sports photography features
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (5.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
low battery (370 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography info
Sony A7S II Travel photography info
71
great battery life (500 shots)
lighter than others in class (205g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
49
environment proofing
low battery (370 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Sony A7S II
52
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery life (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
low resolution (12MP)
low battery (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging info
Sony A7S II Vlogging info
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
35
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony A7S II
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Alpha A7S II
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