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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX80

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91 Imaging
44 Features
60 Overall
50

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched March 2016
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR300 was revealed 4 years prior to the HX80 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony HX80

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 HX80 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 HX80 EX-ZR300 
LaunchedMarch 2016May 2012More recent by 46 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony HX80

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 HX80 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the HX80.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX80 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and HX80 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and HX80.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX80 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX80 Portrait photography factors
39
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
39
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography advice
Sony HX80 Street photography advice
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
70
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (245 grams)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
Sony HX80 Sports photography advice
55
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (500 shots)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
57
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 good battery (390 CIPA)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography factors
Sony HX80 Travel photography factors
71
 better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
76
 good battery (390 per charge)
 lighter than competition (245 grams)
 good megapixels (18MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 quite wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Sony HX80
52
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 better than average battery life (500 per charge)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
49
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 good battery (390 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX80 as a Vlogging camera
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone port
75
 quite wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (245 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony HX80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-22 2016-03-07
Body design Compact Compact
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 390 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $329 $368