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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Introduced May 2012
Sony HX90V
(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
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX90V Overview

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").

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The 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 
RevealedApril 2015May 2012Newer by 35 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kSharper 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 dimension3"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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and HX90V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
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 Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Sony HX90V
62
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
69
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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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
Sony HX90V Sports photography details
55
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
57
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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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography factors
Sony HX90V Travel photography factors
71
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)
76
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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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
52
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
53
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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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
Sony HX90V Vlogging info
33
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
75
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony HX90V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony 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