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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX30

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony TX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was released 5 months before the TX30 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR400 scores versus the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony TX30

 EX-ZR400 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 TX30 EX-ZR400 
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k461kSharper screen (+768k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony TX30

 EX-ZR400 TX30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2013Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 features outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the TX30.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and TX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and TX30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony TX30 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX30 Portrait photography highlights
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography information
Sony TX30 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography info
Sony TX30 Sports photography info
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography info
Sony TX30 Travel photography info
71
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
weather proofing
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography information
Sony TX30 Landscape photography information
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Sony TX30
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
34
relatively wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony TX30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-29 2013-07-26
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $230