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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony HX300
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 12 months before the HX400V and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR700 grades vs the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony HX400V

 EX-ZR700 HX400V 
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Casio EX-ZR700

 HX400V EX-ZR700 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony HX400V

 EX-ZR700 HX400V 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony HX400V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the HX400V.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and HX400V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX400V to offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR700 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
includes face detection focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography info
Sony HX400V Sports photography info
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography features
Sony HX400V Travel photography features
71
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (660 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than others (660 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony HX400V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 660g (1.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 470 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $370 $448