Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX7
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony TX7
EX-ZR400 | TX7 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 38 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Casio EX-ZR400
TX7 | EX-ZR400 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony TX7
EX-ZR400 | TX7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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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 |