Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony a1

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony a1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR400 was announced 9 years earlier than the a1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the a1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the a1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and a1 is 92 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and a1.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR400 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony a1 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR400 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.