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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
56
Features
60
Overall
57

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony NEX-F3 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-C3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is pretty close but the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 6 months after the NEX-F3 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR400 scores versus the NEX-F3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony NEX-F3

 EX-ZR400 NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 NEX-F3 EX-ZR400 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony NEX-F3

 EX-ZR400 NEX-F3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2012Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the NEX-F3.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and NEX-F3 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and NEX-F3.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR400 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography factors
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery (500 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (470 per charge)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography highlights
71
great battery (500 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
good battery (470 per charge)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-F3
52
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (470 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
27
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony NEX-F3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-29 2012-08-16
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
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
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 314 gr (0.69 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1114
Other
Battery life 500 shots 470 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $470