Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A65

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A65, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 7 months later than the A65 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 has exterior measurements 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 A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A65 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the A65.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and A65 is 92 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and A65.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR300 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A65 will result in more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.