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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a5100

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
65
Features
74
Overall
68

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2012
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony a5000
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a5100 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony a5100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR300 was launched 3 years prior to the a5100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the a5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony a5100

 EX-ZR300 a5100 

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 a5100 EX-ZR300 
ReleasedAugust 2014May 2012More recent by 27 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony a5100

 EX-ZR300 a5100 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony a5100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the a5100.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and a5100 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and a5100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR300 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony a5100 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography info
Sony a5100 Portrait photography info
39
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
72
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography advice
Sony a5100 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
82
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography info
Sony a5100 Sports photography info
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (500 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (400 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than others (205 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
80
good battery pack (400 per charge)
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Sony a5100
52
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
Sony a5100 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
34
touchscreen enabled
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony a5100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Alpha a5100
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Alpha a5100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-05-22 2014-08-17
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 179
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 283g (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 400 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $329 $448