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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX70

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Announced May 2012
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony WX70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR300 was launched 4 months later than the WX70 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR300 grades vs the WX70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony WX70

 EX-ZR300 WX70 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 WX70 EX-ZR300 
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony WX70

 EX-ZR300 WX70 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 features outer dimensions 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 WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony WX70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the WX70.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and WX70 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and WX70.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you need to take the age of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography information
Sony WX70 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average (114 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (500 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Sony WX70
71
great battery life (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than average (114 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery life (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
Sony WX70 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
36
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony WX70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-22 2012-01-30
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 240 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $329 $242