Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A68

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony A68, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR400 was announced 3 years earlier than the A68 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the A68 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with 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) and the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony A68 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the A68.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and A68 is 92 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and A68.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR400 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A68 will resolve more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR400 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.