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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W530

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W530 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
  • Announced May 2012
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W530 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W530, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 17 months after the W530 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony W530

 EX-ZR300 W530 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2011Newer by 17 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 W530 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W530

 EX-ZR300 W530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the W530.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and W530 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and W530.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Sony W530
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Sony W530
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
MP count good (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
Sony W530 Travel photography details
71
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W530 Landscape photography highlights
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Sony W530
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
26
quite wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W530
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-05-22 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $329 $269