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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W220

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
50
Overall
42
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W220 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
  • Revealed May 2012
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W220 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 3 years after the W220 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony W220

 EX-ZR300 W220 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2009Newer by 41 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 W220 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W220

 EX-ZR300 W220 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 features outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the W220.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and W220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and W220.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR300 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography advice
Sony W220 Portrait photography advice
38
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography factors
Sony W220 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography highlights
Sony W220 Sports photography highlights
54
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography highlights
Sony W220 Travel photography highlights
71
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Sony W220
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Sony W220
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W220
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-22 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $329 $160