Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a1

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and a1 is 92 and 61 respectively.

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.