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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Successor is Sony HX20V
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 12 months later than the HX10V so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony HX10V

 EX-ZR400 HX10V 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Casio EX-ZR400

 HX10V EX-ZR400 
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony HX10V

 EX-ZR400 HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the HX10V.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and HX10V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX10V to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR400 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX10V Portrait photography factors
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
resolution is good (18MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Sony HX10V
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (234 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography info
Sony HX10V Sports photography info
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography features
Sony HX10V Travel photography features
71
good battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (234g)
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (400mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery pack (500 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (234 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony HX10V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 234g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 320 images
Type of battery Battery Pack 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $616