Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony NEX-F3
EX-ZR400 | NEX-F3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Casio EX-ZR400
NEX-F3 | EX-ZR400 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony NEX-F3
EX-ZR400 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2012 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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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 |