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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX150

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95 Imaging
41 Features
43 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Revealed May 2012
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 3 months after the WX150 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony WX150

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 WX150 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Casio EX-ZR300

          

          

            
 WX150 EX-ZR300 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony WX150

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 WX150 
AnnouncedMay 2012February 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution461k461kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony WX150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the WX150.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX150 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and WX150 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and WX150.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

            Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX150 Portrait photography factors
39
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
37
 good megapixels (18MP)
 includes face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (133g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX150 Sports photography highlights
55
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 good battery pack (500 shots)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
45
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
71
 good battery pack (500 shots)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
 lighter than competition (133g)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 long zoom (250mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 does not have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
52
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 good battery pack (500 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
45
 quite wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 missing Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX150 Vlogging highlights
33
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have mic support
35
 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (133g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 missing external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony WX150
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-22 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 240 photographs
Form of battery 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 shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $329 $300