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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX5

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX5 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 WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX5 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony WX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 23 months after the WX5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony WX5

 EX-ZR300 WX5 
LaunchedMay 2012July 2010Newer by 23 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 WX5 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony WX5

 EX-ZR300 WX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the WX5.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and WX5.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
Sony WX5 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
Sony WX5 Sports photography factors
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (500 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography features
Sony WX5 Travel photography features
71
good battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than average (205 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Sony WX5
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
37
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging advice
Sony WX5 Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony WX5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-22 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 146 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $329 $250