Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony TX10

Here is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 10 months later than the TX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the TX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony TX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the TX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and TX10 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and TX10.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-ZR300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.