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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A35

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A35 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 A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A33
  • Later Model is Sony A37
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A35 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony A35, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very well matched but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 9 months after the A35 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony A35

 EX-ZR300 A35 
ReleasedMay 2012September 2011Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 A35 EX-ZR300 
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony A35

 EX-ZR300 A35 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony A35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the A35.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and A35 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and A35.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR300 provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The more modern EX-ZR300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography information
Sony A35 Portrait photography information
39
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Sony A35
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
Sony A35 Sports photography advice
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (500 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (6.0 fps)
terrible battery (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (205g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
lighter than others in class (415g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (440 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography info
Sony A35 Landscape photography info
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (440 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A35 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
lighter than others in class (415g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony A35
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony SLT-A35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-05-22 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 415g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life 500 shots 440 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $329 $598