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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W310

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W310 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
  • Released May 2012
Sony W310
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony W310

 EX-ZR300 W310 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2010Newer by 29 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 W310 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W310

 EX-ZR300 W310 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W310 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography details
Sony W310 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography factors
Sony W310 Travel photography factors
71
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
Sony W310 Landscape photography details
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Sony W310
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W310
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
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
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