Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H400

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 21 months prior to the H400 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the H400.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and H400 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and H400.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony H400 to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.