Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W380

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W380, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 2 years after the W380 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR300 grades vs the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W380 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the W380.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and W380 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and W380.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR300 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.