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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W620

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W620 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W620 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony W620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was launched 13 months after the W620 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony W620

 EX-ZR400 W620 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 W620 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony W620

 EX-ZR400 W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the W620.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and W620 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and W620.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR400 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography information
Sony W620 Portrait photography information
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography info
Sony W620 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography highlights
Sony W620 Sports photography highlights
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography factors
Sony W620 Travel photography factors
71
great battery life (500 shots)
lighter than others (205 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition (116 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography info
Sony W620 Landscape photography info
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery life (500 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
33
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
Sony W620 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony W620
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $102