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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX80

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX80 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 HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced March 2016
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 4 years before the HX80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony HX80

 EX-ZR400 HX80 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 HX80 EX-ZR400 
AnnouncedMarch 2016January 2013More recent by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony HX80

 EX-ZR400 HX80 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony HX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the HX80.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and HX80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and HX80.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX80 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR400 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography highlights
Sony HX80 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography info
Sony HX80 Sports photography info
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (500 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (390 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery life (500 shots)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
76
better than average battery power (390 per charge)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Sony HX80
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery life (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
49
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
better than average battery power (390 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging details
Sony HX80 Vlogging details
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
75
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony HX80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2016-03-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Bionz X
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 390 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $368