Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W370
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40 Features
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W370 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony W370
EX-ZR300 | W370 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 29 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Casio EX-ZR300
W370 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W370
EX-ZR300 | W370 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
See the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony W370 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and W370 is 92 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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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 |