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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX1

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Introduced May 2012
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony WX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR300 was released 2 years after the WX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony WX1

 EX-ZR300 WX1 
AnnouncedMay 2012August 2009Newer by 34 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 WX1 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony WX1

 EX-ZR300 WX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got outer dimensions 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 WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony WX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the WX1.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and WX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and WX1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR300 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Casio EX-ZR300 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR300 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography info
Sony WX1 Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography features
Sony WX1 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography information
Sony WX1 Sports photography information
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Sony WX1
71
better than average battery power (500 shots)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (149g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography information
Sony WX1 Landscape photography information
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX1 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (149g)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony WX1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-05-22 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $329 $149