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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A6100

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A6100 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 A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Released August 2019
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A6100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 8 years before the A6100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the A6100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony A6100

 EX-ZR300 A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 A6100 EX-ZR300 
ReleasedAugust 2019May 2012More modern by 88 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony A6100

 EX-ZR300 A6100 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 has outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the A6100.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and A6100 is 92 and 81 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and A6100.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR300 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A6100 will provide greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Sony A6100
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
81
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
good ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery (500 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
74
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Sony A6100
71
great battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
86
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Sony A6100
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery (500 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Sony A6100
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony A6100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Alpha a6100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-05-22 2019-08-28
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 425
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 396g (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 shots 420 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $329 $748