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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX7V 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 HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony HX7V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed 19 months after the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony HX7V

 EX-ZR400 HX7V 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 19 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Casio EX-ZR400

 HX7V EX-ZR400 
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony HX7V

 EX-ZR400 HX7V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony HX7V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the HX7V.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and HX7V is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos although you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-ZR400 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX7V Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography advice
Sony HX7V Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography details
Sony HX7V Sports photography details
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Sony HX7V
71
better than average battery power (500 shots)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Sony HX7V
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony HX7V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 208 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery type 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $0 $499