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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony QX10

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony QX10 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony QX10 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony QX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was announced 7 months earlier than the QX10 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the QX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony QX10

 EX-ZR400 QX10 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution461k0kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 QX10 EX-ZR400 
RevealedSeptember 2013January 2013More modern by 7 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony QX10

 EX-ZR400 QX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 features physical 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 QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the QX10.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and QX10 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and QX10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony QX10 to produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR400 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Sony QX10
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Sony QX10
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others in class (105g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Sony QX10
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery power (500 shots)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others in class (105g)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography advice
Sony QX10 Landscape photography advice
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery power (500 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Sony QX10
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (105g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pixels)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony QX10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Released 2013-01-29 2013-09-04
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
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 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches -
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye None
External flash
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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 105g (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 220 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $250