Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W350
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W350 Overview
Let's look closer at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony W350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 2 years later than the W350 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the W350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W350 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony W350
EX-ZR300 | W350 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 29 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Casio EX-ZR300
W350 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W350
EX-ZR300 | W350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor 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") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony W350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the W350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and W350 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and W350.
As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-05-22 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS | Bionz |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | - |
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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $329 | $200 |