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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66 Imaging
41 Features
55 Overall
46

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX200V 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 HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX100V
  • New Model is Sony HX300
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured very close to the HX200V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the HX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony HX200V

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 HX200V 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Casio EX-ZR300

          

          

            
 HX200V EX-ZR300 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony HX200V

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 HX200V 
RevealedMay 2012May 2012Same generation
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony HX200V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the HX200V.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX200V size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and HX200V is 92 and 66 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and HX200V.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX200V to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

            Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
39
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
44
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Sony HX200V
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (205g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
51
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 more heavy than competitors (583g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
Sony HX200V Sports photography factors
55
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (500 shots)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
56
 long zoom range (27-810mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (450 shots)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography factors
Sony HX200V Travel photography factors
71
 good battery pack (500 shots)
 lighter than others in class (205 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
56
 better than average battery (450 CIPA)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (27mm)
 long zoom (810mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors (583 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX200V Landscape photography advice
52
 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 good battery pack (500 CIPA)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
50
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (27mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 better than average battery (450 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX200V Vlogging highlights
33
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (205 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 lack of external microphone port
27
 pretty wide (27mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 lack of external microphone port
 more heavy than competitors (583g)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony HX200V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-22 2012-05-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 583g (1.29 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 450 images
Form of battery Battery Pack 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $329 $480