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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Revealed May 2012
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Newer Model is Sony HX200V
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX100V Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was released 8 months later than the HX100V which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony HX100V

 EX-ZR300 HX100V 
LaunchedMay 2012October 2011Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Casio EX-ZR300

 HX100V EX-ZR300 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony HX100V

 EX-ZR300 HX100V 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 features external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony HX100V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the HX100V.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and HX100V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and HX100V.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger EX-ZR300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
Sony HX100V Portrait photography details
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Sony HX100V
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (500 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX100V Travel photography highlights
71
better than average battery (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (577 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
Sony HX100V Landscape photography details
52
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging factors
Sony HX100V Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
25
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (577 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony HX100V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-22 2011-10-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 12.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 577 grams (1.27 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $329 $429