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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A37

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67 Imaging
56 Features
65 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A37 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 A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A35
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A37 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A37, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is very well matched but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced at a similar time to the A37 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the A37 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony A37

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 A37 
Display dimensions3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Casio EX-ZR300

          

          

            
 A37 EX-ZR300 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony A37

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 A37 
AnnouncedMay 2012May 2012Similar generation
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A37 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the A37.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A37 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and A37 is 92 and 67 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and A37.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR300 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder.

            Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A37 as a Portrait photography camera
39
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
73
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features face detect focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
 Sony A37 as a Street photography camera
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (205g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
77
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 very good high ISO (25,600)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
Sony A37 Sports photography factors
55
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 good battery life (500 per charge)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
 terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography information
Sony A37 Travel photography information
71
 good battery life (500 per charge)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
54
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 lack of Time Lapse function
 terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony A37 as a Landscape photography camera
52
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 good battery life (500 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
64
 manual focus
 change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 tiny screen (2.6 inches)
 terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
Sony A37 Vlogging info
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 does not have external microphone socket
35
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes mic port
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A37 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony A37
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony SLT-A37
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-05-22 2012-05-16
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.6 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 506 gr (1.12 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 799
Other
Battery life 500 images 500 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $329 $522