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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX300

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX300 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 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
  • 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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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony WX300

 EX-ZR700 WX300 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 WX300 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony WX300

 EX-ZR700 WX300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Sony WX300
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX300 Sports photography highlights
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography details
Sony WX300 Travel photography details
71
great battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX300 Landscape photography advice
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (470 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging factors
Sony WX300 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (166 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony WX300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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