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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W800

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W800 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony W800
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony W800

 EX-ZR400 W800 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 W800 EX-ZR400 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony W800

 EX-ZR400 W800 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W800 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography details
Sony W800 Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Sony W800
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Sony W800
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography information
Sony W800 Travel photography information
71
great battery power (500 per charge)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography details
Sony W800 Landscape photography details
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging information
Sony W800 Vlogging information
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
33
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony W800
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
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