Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX350

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 5 years before the HX350 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony HX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the HX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and HX350 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and HX350.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX350 to resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.