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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(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
  • Announced August 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony HX300
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was unveiled 6 months before the HX400V which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR800 matches up vs the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony HX400V

 EX-ZR800 HX400V 
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Casio EX-ZR800

 HX400V EX-ZR800 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX400V

 EX-ZR800 HX400V 
RevealedAugust 2013February 2014Same age
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the HX400V.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and HX400V.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX400V to provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX400V Portrait photography advice
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography information
Sony HX400V Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Sports photography with Sony HX400V
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Landscape photography with Sony HX400V
55
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (470 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX400V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-08-07 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 660 gr (1.46 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $429 $448