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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H50

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69 Imaging
32 Features
25 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H50 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
  • Released May 2012
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H50 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 3 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony H50

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 H50 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2009More recent by 41 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Casio EX-ZR300

          

          

            
 H50 EX-ZR300 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony H50

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 H50 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the H50.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H50 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and H50 is 92 and 69 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and H50.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

            Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography info
Sony H50 Portrait photography info
39
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
27
 focusing manually
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (9MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography information
Sony H50 Street photography information
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than average in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
55
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 great battery power (500 per charge)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
32
 great zoom range (31-465mm  15.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (9MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Sony H50
71
 great battery power (500 shots)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
44
 has built in flash
 very long reach (465mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 more heavy than average in class (547g)
 low megapixels (9 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 wide angle not the best (31mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
Sony H50 Landscape photography details
52
 focusing manually
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 great battery power (500 CIPA)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
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 focusing manually
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (31mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 low megapixels (9MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging details
Sony H50 Vlogging details
33
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 no mic support
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not the best (31mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
 missing external microphone socket
 more heavy than average in class (547g)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony H50 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony H50
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-22 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
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 9MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe    
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 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 547 grams (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BG1
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 1 1
Pricing at launch $329 $80