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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W350

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W350 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
  • Released May 2012
Sony W350
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony W350

 EX-ZR300 W350 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2010More recent by 29 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 W350 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W350

 EX-ZR300 W350 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W350 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Sony W350
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography information
Sony W350 Sports photography information
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Sony W350
71
better than average battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
Sony W350 Landscape photography details
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging information
Sony W350 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W350
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
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