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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W610

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97 Imaging
38 Features
20 Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W610 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
  • Launched May 2012
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W610 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 5 months after the W610 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony W610

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 W610 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 W610 EX-ZR300 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W610

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 W610 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the W610.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W610 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and W610 is 92 and 97 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and W610.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
40
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
29
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
 Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (205g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
56
 lighter than competition in class (113g)
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography features
Sony W610 Sports photography features
55
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 good battery power (500 CIPA)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
27
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
Sony W610 Travel photography advice
71
 good battery power (500 CIPA)
 lighter than others (205g)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than competition in class (113g)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (26mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography factors
Sony W610 Landscape photography factors
52
 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 good battery power (500 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse function
33
 pretty wide (26mm)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
Sony W610 Vlogging features
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (205g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic support
28
 pretty wide (26mm)
 lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
 missing external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W610 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W610
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-22 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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 data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $329 $200