Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A77
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A77 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 50 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched October 2011
- Older Model is Sony A700
- Newer Model is Sony A77 II
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A77 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A77, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and A77 (24MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe EX-ZR400 was brought out 16 months later than the A77 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 scores vs the A77 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A77 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Sony SLT-A77. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony A77
EX-ZR400 | A77 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | October 2011 | Fresher by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Casio EX-ZR400
A77 | EX-ZR400 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony A77
EX-ZR400 | A77 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with outer measurements 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 A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A77 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the A77.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and A77 is 92 and 59 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and A77.
To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR400 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A77 will give you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR400 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony A77 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Sony SLT-A77 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Sony SLT-A77 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2011-10-25 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | Bionz |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 19 |
Cross focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 30.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60, 24 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 input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) | 732 grams (1.61 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 801 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | 470 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $0 | $900 |