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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A6600

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
50
Overall
42
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
68
Features
96
Overall
79

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(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
  • Announced May 2012
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • New Model is Sony A6700
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A6600 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A6600, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 8 years before the A6600 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the A6600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony A6600

 EX-ZR300 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 A6600 EX-ZR300 
RevealedAugust 2019May 2012More modern by 88 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony A6600

 EX-ZR300 A6600 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has exterior 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 A6600 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the A6600.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and A6600 is 92 and 77 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and A6600.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR300 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A6600 will deliver more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography info
Sony A6600 Portrait photography info
38
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
83
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Sony A6600
54
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
84
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (810 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than average in class (205g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
84
better than average battery (810 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography features
Sony A6600 Landscape photography features
51
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (500 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
84
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery (810 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Sony A6600
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony A6600
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Alpha a6600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-05-22 2019-08-28
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 425
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 503 gr (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1497
Other
Battery life 500 shots 810 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $329 $1,198