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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W510

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W510 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
  • Revealed May 2012
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W510 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony W510, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 17 months after the W510 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the W510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony W510

 EX-ZR300 W510 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2011Newer by 17 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 W510 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W510

 EX-ZR300 W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony W510 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the W510.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and W510 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and W510.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR300 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Sony W510
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Sony W510
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
Sony W510 Sports photography details
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (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 W510
71
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography info
Sony W510 Landscape photography info
52
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery pack (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging information
Sony W510 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W510
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-05-22 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $329 $99