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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W710

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W710 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
  • Launched May 2012
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W710 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W710, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 7 months earlier than the W710 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony W710

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 W710 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Casio EX-ZR300

          

          

            
 W710 EX-ZR300 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 7 months
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W710

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W710 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the W710.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W710 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and W710 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and W710.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you have to take the age  of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

            Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
Sony W710 Portrait photography details
39
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (16MP)
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
34
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography highlights
Sony W710 Street photography highlights
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch to focus
 lighter than others in class (114g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
Sony W710 Sports photography factors
55
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 great battery (500 CIPA)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography highlights
Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
71
 great battery (500 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
 lighter than others in class (114 grams)
 features touch to focus
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
Sony W710 Landscape photography details
52
 focusing manually
 really wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 great battery (500 CIPA)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Sony W710
33
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone support
34
 fairly wide (28mm)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 lighter than others in class (114 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W710 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W710
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-22 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 grams (0.45 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Form of battery 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 shooting    
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 pricing $329 $90