Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A58

The following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A58, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 18 months prior to the A58 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the A58 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor 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") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the A58.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and A58 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and A58.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR300 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A58 will produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.