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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A37

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
56
Features
65
Overall
59

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A37 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 A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Old Model is Sony A35
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A37 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony A37, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR400 was launched 9 months after the A37 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 scores versus the A37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony A37

 EX-ZR400 A37 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2012More modern by 9 months
Display size3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 A37 EX-ZR400 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony A37

 EX-ZR400 A37 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 has exterior 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) whilst the Sony A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony A37 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the A37.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and A37 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and A37.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-ZR400 provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The more modern EX-ZR400 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A37 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Sony A37 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography factors
Sony A37 Sports photography factors
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography advice
Sony A37 Travel photography advice
71
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than competition (205g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
54
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (500 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Sony A37
52
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
64
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.6")
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
Sony A37 Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony A37
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony SLT-A37
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-01-29 2012-05-16
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 2.6 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 506 gr (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 799
Other
Battery life 500 images 500 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $522