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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91 Imaging
38 Features
46 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Announced May 2012
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX9V Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 11 months later than the HX9V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony HX9V

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 HX9V 
IntroducedMay 2012July 2011Fresher by 11 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Casio EX-ZR300

          

          

            
 HX9V EX-ZR300 
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony HX9V

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 HX9V 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers exterior measurements 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 HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the HX9V.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX9V size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and HX9V is 92 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and HX9V.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you will want to factor the age  of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-ZR300 will have an edge in sensor tech.

            Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX9V Portrait photography advice
39
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
38
 has manual focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography information
Sony HX9V Street photography information
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
55
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery (500 CIPA)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
44
 great zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
71
 better than average battery (500 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than competition in class (245g)
 decent MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 long zoom (384mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
52
 focusing manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 better than average battery (500 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Timelapse mode
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 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
33
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone port
33
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony HX9V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-22 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $329 $328