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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX300

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX300 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 WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Later Model is Sony WX350
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 9 months earlier than the WX300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony WX300

 EX-ZR300 WX300 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 WX300 EX-ZR300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013May 2012Fresher by 9 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony WX300

 EX-ZR300 WX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the WX300.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and WX300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and WX300.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography info
Sony WX300 Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography features
Sony WX300 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (166g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX300 Sports photography highlights
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
Sony WX300 Travel photography advice
71
good battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography information
Sony WX300 Landscape photography information
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery life (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
44
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony WX300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-22 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
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 surface 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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) 166g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $329 $330