Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony NEX-3N

Below is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony NEX-3N, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is very comparable but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 9 months prior to the NEX-3N which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the NEX-3N for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 has physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the NEX-3N.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and NEX-3N is 92 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and NEX-3N.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The EX-ZR300 contains the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The older EX-ZR300 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.