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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Zeiss ZX1 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Announced September 2018
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Zeiss ZX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Zeiss. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR400 was launched 6 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the ZX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Zeiss ZX1

 EX-ZR400 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 ZX1 EX-ZR400 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2013Fresher by 68 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k461kClearer screen (+2304k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Zeiss ZX1

 EX-ZR400 ZX1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 has physical 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 Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the ZX1.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and ZX1 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and ZX1.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR400 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR400 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography details
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
87
you can focus manually
MP count high (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
screen can move to multiple angles
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Sports photography camera
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count high (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography highlights
71
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than average (205 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count high (37 megapixels)
good maximum aperture (f2)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (800 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f2)
very good size screen (4.34")
MP count high (37 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging features
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
31
good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (800g)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Zeiss ZX1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Make Casio Zeiss
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Zeiss ZX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2018-09-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 37MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 255
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2-22
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 4.34"
Screen resolution 461k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC 512GB internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 -