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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX1 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony WX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR400 was brought out 3 years after the WX1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the WX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony WX1

 EX-ZR400 WX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 43 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 WX1 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony WX1

 EX-ZR400 WX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the WX1.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and WX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and WX1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR400 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR400 will result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR400 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography information
Sony WX1 Portrait photography information
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Sony WX1
71
good battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than others in class (205g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography information
Sony WX1 Landscape photography information
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (500 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging information
Sony WX1 Vlogging information
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony WX1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-29 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color 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 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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 -
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $149