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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
31
Features
36
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX1 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released April 2009
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX1 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR400 was launched 3 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the HX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony HX1

 EX-ZR400 HX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013April 2009Fresher by 46 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 HX1 EX-ZR400 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony HX1

 EX-ZR400 HX1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony HX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the HX1.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and HX1 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and HX1.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR400 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Casio EX-ZR400 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX1 Portrait photography advice
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography info
Sony HX1 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Sports photography camera
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (500 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography features
Sony HX1 Travel photography features
71
better than average battery (500 per charge)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
48
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (544 grams)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX1 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery (500 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX1 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
22
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (544g)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony HX1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2009-04-22
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 9.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 544g (1.20 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $47,999