Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony RX100 VII

Below is a detailed review of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony RX100 VII, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is very similar but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 8 years before the RX100 VII and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the RX100 VII in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the RX100 VII.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and RX100 VII is 92 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and RX100 VII.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR300 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.