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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
75
Features
65
Overall
71

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony RX1R II 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 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX1R
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 4 years prior to the RX1R II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the RX1R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony RX1R II

 EX-ZR300 RX1R II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Casio EX-ZR300

 RX1R II EX-ZR300 
AnnouncedOctober 2015May 2012More modern by 41 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k461kCrisper display (+768k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony RX1R II

 EX-ZR300 RX1R II 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 has exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the RX1R II.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and RX1R II is 92 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and RX1R II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR300 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony RX1R II will show extra detail having its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography highlights
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography features
Sony RX1R II Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (507g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography info
Sony RX1R II Sports photography info
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (500 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
62
MP count fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography information
Sony RX1R II Travel photography information
71
good battery life (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
MP count fantastic (42MP)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (507 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography advice
52
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (500 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
68
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging details
Sony RX1R II Vlogging details
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (507g)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony RX1R II
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-22 2015-10-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 14cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (120p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 507g (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 97
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3204
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 220 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $3,300