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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released May 2012
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony TX200V Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony TX200V, 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 TX200V (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 4 months later than the TX200V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the TX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony TX200V

 EX-ZR300 TX200V 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Casio EX-ZR300

 TX200V EX-ZR300 
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k461kClearer screen (+769k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony TX200V

 EX-ZR300 TX200V 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 features outer 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) while the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony TX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the TX200V.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and TX200V is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and TX200V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony TX200V to provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
good megapixels (18MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography features
Sony TX200V Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
Sony TX200V Sports photography factors
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography information
Sony TX200V Travel photography information
71
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
environment proof
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery (500 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
46
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging factors
Sony TX200V Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
35
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony TX200V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-05-22 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $329 $500