Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W800
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Released February 2014

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W800 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony W800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 12 months before the W800 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W800 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony W800
EX-ZR400 | W800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Casio EX-ZR400
W800 | EX-ZR400 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony W800
EX-ZR400 | W800 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony W800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the W800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and W800 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and W800.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W800 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W800 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2014-02-13 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter 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 | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 data format | H.264 | AVI MPEG4 |
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 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery format | 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $0 | $90 |