Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A500

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony A500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and A500 (12MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR400 was announced 3 years later than the A500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the A500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony A500 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony A500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the A500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and A500 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and A500.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR400 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR400 will result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR400 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.