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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX5

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released July 2010
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX5 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 2 years after the WX5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony WX5

 EX-ZR400 WX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 32 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 WX5 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony WX5

 EX-ZR400 WX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution461k461kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the WX5.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and WX5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR400 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography features
Sony WX5 Portrait photography features
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography information
Sony WX5 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Sony WX5
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography advice
Sony WX5 Travel photography advice
71
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Sony WX5
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX5 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony WX5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2010-07-08
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 146 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $250