Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX50V

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 11 months before the HX50V and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony HX50V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the HX50V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and HX50V is 92 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and HX50V.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX50V to produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.