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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX300

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
51 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX200V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX400V
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX300 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was launched within a month of the HX300 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the HX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony HX300

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 HX300 EX-ZR400 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony HX300

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 HX300 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2013Same age
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 features external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the HX300.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX300 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and HX300 is 92 and 63 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and HX300.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX300 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography info
Sony HX300 Portrait photography info
39
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
42
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography advice
Sony HX300 Street photography advice
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (205g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
50
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 heavier than competitors in class (623g)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography info
Sony HX300 Sports photography info
57
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 high frames per second (30.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 great battery (500 per charge)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
55
 amazing zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography information
Sony HX300 Travel photography information
71
 great battery (500 CIPA)
 lighter than others in class (205 grams)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
 resolution is good (20MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (1200mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors in class (623 grams)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX300 as a Landscape photography camera
52
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 great battery (500 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
48
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Sony HX300
33
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (205 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing external microphone port
25
 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external mic jack
 heavier than competitors in class (623g)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony HX300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-02-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 623g (1.37 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $339