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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony G3

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony G3 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony G3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was announced 4 years after the G3 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony G3

 EX-ZR400 G3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 50 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 G3 EX-ZR400 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony G3

 EX-ZR400 G3 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony G3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the G3.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and G3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and G3.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to give you more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR400 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography info
Sony G3 Portrait photography info
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Sony G3
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography info
Sony G3 Sports photography info
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery (500 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography advice
Sony G3 Landscape photography advice
52
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging factors
Sony G3 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony G3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $200