Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX70
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony WX70
EX-ZR300 | WX70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Casio EX-ZR300
WX70 | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony WX70
EX-ZR300 | WX70 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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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 |