Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX90V
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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91 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced May 2012
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed April 2015
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The following is a complete review of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-ZR300 was launched 3 years before the HX90V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony HX90V
| EX-ZR300 | HX90V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Casio EX-ZR300
| HX90V | EX-ZR300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2015 |  | May 2012 | Newer by 35 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony HX90V
| EX-ZR300 | HX90V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the HX90V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and HX90V is 92 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and HX90V.
All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX90V to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR300 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
has manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Sony HX90V
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
Sony HX90V Sports photography details
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (360 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography factors
Sony HX90V Travel photography factors
great battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
good battery power (360 shots)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (500 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
good battery power (360 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
Sony HX90V Vlogging info
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-05-22 | 2015-04-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Exilim Engine HS | Bionz X |
| 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 | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 205g (0.45 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
| 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 photos | 360 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-130 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $329 | $440 |
