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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
58 Overall
65

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony RX1R 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 RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony RX1R II
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony RX1R Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony RX1R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR300 was launched 13 months before the RX1R making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the RX1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony RX1R

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 RX1R 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 RX1R EX-ZR300 
ReleasedJune 2013May 2012Fresher by 13 months
Display resolution1229k461kCrisper display (+768k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony RX1R

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 RX1R 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 features physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony RX1R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the RX1R.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony RX1R size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and RX1R is 92 and 79 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and RX1R.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR300 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R will render greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R
39
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
82
 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
Sony RX1R Street photography info
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (205g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
66
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 good high ISO (25,600)
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than competitors (482g)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography features
Sony RX1R Sports photography features
55
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 great battery pack (500 shots)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
53
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 focal length is fixed (35mm)
 max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
Sony RX1R Travel photography advice
71
 great battery pack (500 per charge)
 lighter than competitors (205 grams)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery life (270 per charge)
 heavier than competitors (482g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX1R Landscape photography highlights
52
 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 great battery pack (500 shots)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
66
 you can focus manually
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3")
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 focal length is fixed (35mm)
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging advice
Sony RX1R Vlogging advice
33
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (205g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic jack
34
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does have external mic jack
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than competitors (482 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony RX1R
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-22 2013-06-26
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/4000 secs
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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 482 gr (1.06 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 270 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $329 $2,798