Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX300
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony HX300
EX-ZR400 | HX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Casio EX-ZR400
HX300 | EX-ZR400 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony HX300
EX-ZR400 | HX300 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | February 2013 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony HX300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
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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 |