Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX100V
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Announced January 2011

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX100V Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR400 was released 2 years after the TX100V which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR400 scores vs the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony TX100V
EX-ZR400 | TX100V | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 26 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Casio EX-ZR400
TX100V | EX-ZR400 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+768k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony TX100V
EX-ZR400 | TX100V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the TX100V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and TX100V is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and TX100V.
All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images though you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-ZR400 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | BIONZ |
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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) | 147 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $0 | $380 |