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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX350

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX350 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 HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed December 2016
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX350 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was launched 4 years before the HX350 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR400 scores versus the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony HX350

 EX-ZR400 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 HX350 EX-ZR400 
RevealedDecember 2016January 2013Newer by 47 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony HX350

 EX-ZR400 HX350 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the HX350.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and HX350 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and HX350.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX350 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography features
Sony HX350 Portrait photography features
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography advice
Sony HX350 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography factors
Sony HX350 Sports photography factors
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography info
Sony HX350 Travel photography info
71
good battery life (500 shots)
lighter than competitors (205g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (652 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery life (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
Sony HX350 Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
27
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
heavier than competitors (652g)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony HX350
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2016-12-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 652g (1.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 -