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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H300

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H300 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
  • Released May 2012
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Released February 2014
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H300 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 21 months prior to the H300 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony H300

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 H300 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 H300 EX-ZR300 
ReleasedFebruary 2014May 2012Fresher by 21 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony H300

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 H300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 has physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony H300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the H300.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H300 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and H300 is 92 and 63 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and H300.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
Sony H300 Portrait photography details
40
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
40
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 supports face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
Sony H300 Street photography info
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (205g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
Sony H300 Sports photography advice
55
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery (500 per charge)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
50
 excellent zoom range (25-875mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 good battery life (350 shots)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
71
 better than average battery (500 per charge)
 lighter than average in class (205 grams)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
 good battery life (350 shots)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 great zoom (875mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (590g)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography information
Sony H300 Landscape photography information
52
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 better than average battery (500 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
47
 really wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 good battery life (350 shots)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony H300 as a Vlogging camera
33
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (205 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 does not have mic jack
24
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (590g)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony H300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-22 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 lb) 590g (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $329 $249