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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
Sony TX100V
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony TX100V

 EX-ZR400 TX100V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 26 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Casio EX-ZR400

 TX100V EX-ZR400 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k461kCrisper display (+768k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony TX100V

 EX-ZR400 TX100V 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography factors
Sony TX100V Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (500 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography factors
Sony TX100V Travel photography factors
71
great battery power (500 shots)
lighter than average (205 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
has touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX100V Landscape photography advice
52
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery power (500 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging details
Sony TX100V Vlogging details
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony TX100V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
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