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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX30

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX30 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 WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony WX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 19 months after the WX30 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony WX30

 EX-ZR400 WX30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 19 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 WX30 EX-ZR400 
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony WX30

 EX-ZR400 WX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the WX30.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and WX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and WX30.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files however you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-ZR400 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX30 Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography factors
Sony WX30 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography advice
Sony WX30 Sports photography advice
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than others in class (205g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (117g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX30 Landscape photography factors
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (500 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging details
Sony WX30 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
35
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony WX30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $259