Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony a3500

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony a3500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is very well matched but the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 13 months before the a3500 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the a3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 has physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony a3500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the a3500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and a3500 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and a3500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR400 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony a3500 will give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.