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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S980

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S980 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S980 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony S980, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and S980 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed 4 years later than the S980 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR400 scores against the S980 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony S980

 EX-ZR400 S980 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 49 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 S980 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony S980

 EX-ZR400 S980 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got external 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 S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the S980.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and S980 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and S980.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Sony S980
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography features
Sony S980 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Sony S980
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Sony S980
71
great battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S980 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery power (500 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S980 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony S980
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $300