Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX99

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty similar but the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) have different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the HX99 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR400 scores vs the HX99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers external dimensions 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 HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony HX99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the HX99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and HX99 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and HX99.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR400 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR400 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.