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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX70

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX70 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 WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR400 was released 13 months later than the WX70 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony WX70

 EX-ZR400 WX70 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 WX70 EX-ZR400 
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony WX70

 EX-ZR400 WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the WX70.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and WX70 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and WX70.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of files though you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-ZR400 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography features
Sony WX70 Portrait photography features
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography info
Sony WX70 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than average (114 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than average (114 grams)
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX70 Landscape photography factors
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery life (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
36
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony WX70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $242