Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX99

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) have different sensor sizing.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The EX-ZR300 was brought out 7 years earlier than the HX99 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX99 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the HX99.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and HX99 is 92 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and HX99.

All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR300 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX99 will resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.