Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX70
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Portability
97 Imaging
38 Features
46 Overall
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97 Imaging
38 Features
46 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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").
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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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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Casio EX-ZR300
| WX70 | EX-ZR300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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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Sony WX70 Street photography information
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
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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Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
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
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
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Sony WX70
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)
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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Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
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
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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Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
Sony WX70 Vlogging features
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
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
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Sony 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 |