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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W320

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W320 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
  • Announced May 2012
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W320 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 2 years after the W320 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony W320

 EX-ZR300 W320 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2010Newer by 29 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 W320 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W320

 EX-ZR300 W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides outer 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 W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the W320.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and W320 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and W320.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR300 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Sony W320
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Sony W320
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Sony W320
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (500 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography information
Sony W320 Travel photography information
71
great battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than others (205 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography information
Sony W320 Landscape photography information
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery life (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
26
relatively wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W320
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-05-22 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $329 $269