Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a1
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched May 2012
(Full Review)
- 50MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Sony E Mount
- 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
- Released January 2021
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a1 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 9 years prior to the a1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the a1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony a1
EX-ZR300 | a1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Casio EX-ZR300
a1 | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Released | January 2021 | ![]() | May 2012 | Newer by 105 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+979k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony a1
EX-ZR300 | a1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides physical 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) whilst the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the a1.
![Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a1 size comparison Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-vs-Sony-Alpha-a1-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and a1 is 92 and 61 respectively.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and a1.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR300 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony a1 will offer extra detail having its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-vs-Sony-Alpha-a1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-vs-Sony-Alpha-a1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Sony Alpha a1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Sony Alpha a1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-05-22 | 2021-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 8640 x 5760 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 32000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 759 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 133 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 9,437 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.9x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 30.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/400 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 7680x4320 |
Video data format | H.264 | XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lb) | 737 gr (1.62 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | 530 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | One | 2 |
Pricing at release | $329 | $6,498 |