Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony a5000

The following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony a5000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 11 months prior to the a5000 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the a5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Sony Alpha a5000. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony a5000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the a5000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and a5000 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and a5000.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR400 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony a5000 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.