Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony RX100 VI

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony RX100 VI, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very comparable but the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 6 years before the RX100 VI and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR400 scores vs the RX100 VI for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the RX100 VI.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and RX100 VI is 92 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and RX100 VI.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR400 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 VI will show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR400 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.