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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
51

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX400V 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 HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony HX300
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX400V Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 21 months before the HX400V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the HX400V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony HX400V

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 HX400V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 HX400V EX-ZR300 
ReleasedFebruary 2014May 2012More modern by 21 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony HX400V

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 HX400V 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides outer 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 HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the HX400V.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX400V size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and HX400V is 92 and 62 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and HX400V.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX400V to provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
40
 has manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
51
 manual focus
 decent MP (20MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography advice
Sony HX400V Street photography advice
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (205g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
50
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than others in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Sony HX400V
55
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery power (500 per charge)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
55
 amazing zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography features
Sony HX400V Travel photography features
71
 better than average battery power (500 per charge)
 lighter than average in class (205 grams)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
53
 decent MP (20MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (1200mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 more heavy than others in class (660 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography info
Sony HX400V Landscape photography info
52
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 better than average battery power (500 per charge)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
49
 manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20MP)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX400V as a Vlogging camera
33
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (205 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone support
29
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes microphone jack
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than others in class (660g)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony HX400V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-22 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Bionz X
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 660g (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $329 $448