Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony WX300

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 4 months prior to the WX300 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony WX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the WX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and WX300 is 90 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and WX300.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX300 to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.