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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony G3

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony G3 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 G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony G3 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony G3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 3 years later than the G3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony G3

 EX-ZR300 G3 
RevealedMay 2012January 2009More recent by 41 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 G3 EX-ZR300 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony G3

 EX-ZR300 G3 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the G3.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and G3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and G3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to give extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR300 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography factors
Sony G3 Portrait photography factors
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
Sony G3 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
Sony G3 Sports photography details
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography features
Sony G3 Travel photography features
71
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Sony G3
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony G3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-22 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $329 $200