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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H55

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H55 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony H55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 2 years after the H55 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony H55

 EX-ZR400 H55 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2010Newer by 32 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 H55 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony H55

 EX-ZR400 H55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the H55.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and H55 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and H55.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR400 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography information
Sony H55 Portrait photography information
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography factors
Sony H55 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography info
Sony H55 Sports photography info
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (500 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Sony H55
71
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography info
Sony H55 Landscape photography info
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
41
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
28
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony H55
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Bionz
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
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 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $235