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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX300

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94 Imaging
41 Features
38 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX300 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled within a month of the WX300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR400 scores vs the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony WX300

          

          

            
 EX-ZR400 WX300 
Focus manually  More precise focus
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Casio EX-ZR400

          

          

            
 WX300 EX-ZR400 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony WX300

          

          

            
 EX-ZR400 WX300 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2013Same generation
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 WX300 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony WX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the WX300.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX300 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and WX300 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and WX300.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively.

            Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX300 Portrait photography factors
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 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
36
 MP count good (18 megapixels)
 provides face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography advice
Sony WX300 Street photography advice
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (205g)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (166g)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography factors
Sony WX300 Sports photography factors
57
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 high fps (30.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (500 shots)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (18MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (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 WX300 as a Travel photography camera
71
 good battery pack (500 per charge)
 lighter than average (205g)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
 lighter than competitors (166 grams)
 MP count good (18MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX300 Landscape photography highlights
52
 focusing manually
 really wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 good battery pack (500 CIPA)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse recording
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 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (18MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
33
 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (205g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone port
35
 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (166g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony WX300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 166 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $330