Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W310
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(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
- Released May 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Released January 2010

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W310 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony W310, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR300 was released 2 years after the W310 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the W310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W310 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony W310
EX-ZR300 | W310 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 29 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Casio EX-ZR300
W310 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W310
EX-ZR300 | W310 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 has external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony W310 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the W310.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and W310 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and W310.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-05-22 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205g (0.45 pounds) | 137g (0.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $329 | $150 |