Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A6000

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A6000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR400 was announced 14 months prior to the A6000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR400 scores against the A6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Sony Alpha a6000. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A6000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the A6000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and A6000 is 92 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and A6000.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR400 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A6000 will produce more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-ZR400 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.