Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX5

Here is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony HX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR400 was released 2 years later than the HX5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got 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) while the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony HX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the HX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and HX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and HX5.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR400 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Casio EX-ZR400 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR400 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.