Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A560

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A560, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is relatively similar but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR300 was released 22 months after the A560 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the A560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A560 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the A560.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and A560 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and A560.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR300 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Casio EX-ZR300 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.