Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H200

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed around the same time to the H200 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony H200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the H200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and H200 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and H200.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony H200 to result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.