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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Launched May 2012
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX20V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX50V
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 3 months later than the HX30V and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony HX30V

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 HX30V EX-ZR300 
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony HX30V

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 HX30V 
IntroducedMay 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides 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) whilst the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the HX30V.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX30V size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and HX30V is 92 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and HX30V.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX30V to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
Sony HX30V Portrait photography details
39
 focusing manually
 decent MP (16MP)
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
45
 focusing manually
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
 Sony HX30V as a Street photography camera
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (205g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography info
Sony HX30V Sports photography info
55
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 good battery power (500 per charge)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
49
 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Sony HX30V
71
 good battery power (500 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (205g)
 decent MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Sony HX30V
52
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 good battery power (500 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
50
 focusing manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Sony HX30V
33
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (205g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no mic port
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony HX30V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-22 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 254g (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 320 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $329 $420