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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W730

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W730 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W730 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W730, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed within a month of the W730 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony W730

          

          

            
 EX-ZR400 W730 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Casio EX-ZR400

          

          

            
 W730 EX-ZR400 
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony W730

          

          

            
 EX-ZR400 W730 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the W730.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W730 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and W730 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and W730.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you really should consider the production date  of the products into consideration.

            Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography features
Sony W730 Portrait photography features
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 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
34
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
 Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus via touch
 lighter than competition in class (122g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography details
Sony W730 Sports photography details
57
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 max fps high (30.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 good battery power (500 per charge)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
71
 good battery power (500 per charge)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
 lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
 provides focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Sony W730
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 manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 good battery power (500 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Sony W730
33
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic support
34
 really wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (122g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W730 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony W730
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Type 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    
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
Launch cost $0 $138