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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W370

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W370 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
  • Announced May 2012
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W370 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony W370, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 2 years later than the W370 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR300 grades vs the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony W370

 EX-ZR300 W370 
RevealedMay 2012January 2010More recent by 29 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 W370 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W370

 EX-ZR300 W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 features 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) whilst the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the W370.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and W370 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and W370.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography features
Sony W370 Portrait photography features
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography information
Sony W370 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Sony W370
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery (500 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery (500 per charge)
lighter than average in class (205g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Sony W370
52
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery (500 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging information
Sony W370 Vlogging information
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W370
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-22 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $329 $230