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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W510

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W510 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 W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W510 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was brought out 2 years after the W510 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR400 scores vs the W510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony W510

 EX-ZR400 W510 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 26 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 W510 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony W510

 EX-ZR400 W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got physical measurements 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 W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony W510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the W510.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and W510 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and W510.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Sony W510
39
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography highlights
Sony W510 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (500 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Sony W510
71
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography information
Sony W510 Landscape photography information
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
good battery pack (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging info
Sony W510 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony W510
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-29 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 205g (0.45 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Battery form 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $99