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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W620

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
25 Overall
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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
34
 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
33
 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