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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H300

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H300 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was brought out 12 months earlier than the H300 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR400 scores against the H300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony H300

 EX-ZR400 H300 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 H300 EX-ZR400 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony H300

 EX-ZR400 H300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony H300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the H300.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and H300 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and H300.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony H300 to show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-ZR400 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H300 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography details
Sony H300 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography highlights
Sony H300 Sports photography highlights
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than average (205g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (590g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Sony H300
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging factors
Sony H300 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
24
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (590g)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony H300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 590g (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos 350 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $249