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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W620

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W620 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 W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W620 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was released 5 months after the W620 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony W620

 EX-ZR300 W620 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 W620 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W620

 EX-ZR300 W620 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the W620.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and W620 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and W620.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
Sony W620 Portrait photography details
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
MP count good (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
Sony W620 Sports photography factors
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery life (500 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
Sony W620 Travel photography info
71
great battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (205g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition (116 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography features
Sony W620 Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery life (500 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
33
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging factors
Sony W620 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W620
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-22 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.45 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 shots 220 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 $102