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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX7

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed 3 years after the TX7 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony TX7

 EX-ZR400 TX7 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 38 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 TX7 EX-ZR400 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony TX7

 EX-ZR400 TX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the TX7.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and TX7 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and TX7.

All in all, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR400 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-ZR400 will deliver more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR400 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX7 Portrait photography advice
39
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography info
Sony TX7 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Sony TX7
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (500 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX7 Travel photography highlights
71
great battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
supports focus by touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (149 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX7 Landscape photography advice
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery pack (500 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
Sony TX7 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (149g)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony TX7
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $300