Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX50

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony WX50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed 13 months later than the WX50 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZR400 scores versus the WX50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 has exterior 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) and the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the WX50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and WX50 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and WX50.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer EX-ZR400 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.