Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A99 II

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony A99 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 5 years prior to the A99 II which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the A99 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Sony Alpha A99 II. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony A99 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony A99 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the A99 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and A99 II is 92 and 57 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and A99 II.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR300 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A99 II will resolve extra detail having an extra 26MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.