Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX300
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![Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR700/Casio-EX-ZR700-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX300/Sony-WX300-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
(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
- Released February 2013
- Updated by Sony WX350
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The EX-ZR700 was released very close to the WX300 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony WX300
EX-ZR700 | WX300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Casio EX-ZR700
WX300 | EX-ZR700 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony WX300
EX-ZR700 | WX300 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2013 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the WX300.
![Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX300 size comparison Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR700-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX300-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.
![Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR700-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and WX300.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
![Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR700-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR700-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | 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 | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (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), | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 gr (0.49 lb) | 166 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | 470 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $370 | $330 |