Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX300
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe 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.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony HX300
EX-ZR800 | HX300 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Casio EX-ZR800
HX300 | EX-ZR800 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX300
EX-ZR800 | HX300 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | February 2013 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony HX300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony HX300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
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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 |
Retail pricing | $429 | $339 |