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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H300

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-ZR700 vs Sony H300 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 12 months before the H300 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the H300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony H300

 EX-ZR700 H300 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 H300 EX-ZR700 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony H300

 EX-ZR700 H300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has specifications 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-ZR700 versus Sony H300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the H300.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and H300 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and H300.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony H300 to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H300 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography factors
Sony H300 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H300 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 shots)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography advice
Sony H300 Travel photography advice
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great battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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better than average battery (350 shots)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (590 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Landscape photography with Sony H300
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you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery life (470 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Sony H300
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (590g)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony H300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 Bionz(R)
Sensor type 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 590 grams (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $370 $249