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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX10V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX30V
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX20V Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 7 months later than the HX20V and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 scores against the HX20V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony HX20V

          

          

            
 EX-ZR400 HX20V 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2012Fresher by 7 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Casio EX-ZR400

          

          

            
 HX20V EX-ZR400 
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony HX20V

          

          

            
 EX-ZR400 HX20V 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 features outer 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) whilst the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony HX20V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the HX20V.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX20V size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and HX20V is 92 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and HX20V.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR400 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

            Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony HX20V as a Portrait photography camera
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 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
44
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 includes face detection autofocus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Sony HX20V
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (254 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography advice
Sony HX20V Sports photography advice
57
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 great battery power (500 per charge)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
49
 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography details
Sony HX20V Travel photography details
71
 great battery power (500 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (205g)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than others in class (254g)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Sony HX20V
52
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 great battery power (500 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
 has manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging info
Sony HX20V Vlogging info
33
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (205g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external microphone socket
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (254g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony HX20V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.10 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
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 254 gr (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos 320 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $0 $397