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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H70

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H70 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H70 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony H70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 2 years later than the H70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR400 scores versus the H70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony H70

 EX-ZR400 H70 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 26 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 H70 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony H70

 EX-ZR400 H70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the H70.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and H70 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and H70.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern EX-ZR400 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography details
Sony H70 Portrait photography details
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Sony H70
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography details
Sony H70 Sports photography details
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H70 Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (500 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Sony H70
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony H70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $199