Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W810

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W810, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 19 months before the W810 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR300 grades vs the W810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W810 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the W810.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and W810 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and W810.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W810 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.