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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX150

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 12 months after the WX150 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony WX150

 EX-ZR400 WX150 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 WX150 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony WX150

 EX-ZR400 WX150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution461k461kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the WX150.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and WX150 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and WX150.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX150 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR400 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
good megapixels (18MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography highlights
Sony WX150 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography advice
Sony WX150 Sports photography advice
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (500 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Sony WX150
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great battery life (500 shots)
lighter than average in class (205g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competitors (133g)
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery life (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging features
Sony WX150 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony WX150
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photos 240 photos
Battery form 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $300