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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H400

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H400 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H400 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR400 was introduced 12 months prior to the H400 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the H400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony H400

 EX-ZR400 H400 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 H400 EX-ZR400 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony H400

 EX-ZR400 H400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony H400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the H400.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and H400 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and H400.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony H400 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography features
Sony H400 Portrait photography features
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Sony H400 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Sony H400
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Sony H400
71
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (205g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
53
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (1550mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (628g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography features
Sony H400 Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging info
Sony H400 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
26
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
does have external mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition (628g)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony H400
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Bionz(R)
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 X 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 628 gr (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $268