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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX300

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed August 2013
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Old Model is Sony HX200V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX400V
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX300 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was released 6 months after the HX300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the HX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony HX300

 EX-ZR800 HX300 
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 HX300 EX-ZR800 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX300

 EX-ZR800 HX300 
IntroducedAugust 2013February 2013Similar age
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 has physical 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) and the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the HX300.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and HX300 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and HX300.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX300 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography information
Sony HX300 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (623g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography factors
Sony HX300 Sports photography factors
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Travel photography with Sony HX300
74
great battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (623g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Landscape photography with Sony HX300
55
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Sony HX300
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
25
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (623g)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-08-07 2013-02-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.49 lb) 623 gr (1.37 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
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