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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX50

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Announced May 2012
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony WX50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 4 months later than the WX50 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony WX50

 EX-ZR300 WX50 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 WX50 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony WX50

 EX-ZR300 WX50 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution461k461kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the WX50.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and WX50 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and WX50.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Sony WX50
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
Sony WX50 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
Sony WX50 Sports photography advice
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
Sony WX50 Travel photography advice
71
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than competitors (205g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (117 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
38
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX50 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (117g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony WX50
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-22 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photos 240 photos
Battery form 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $250