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Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot N front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released May 2012
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Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon N versus Casio EX-ZR300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the N (12MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N was announced 8 months later than the EX-ZR300 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the N grades versus the EX-ZR300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Casio EX-ZR300

 N EX-ZR300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2012More recent by 8 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon N

 EX-ZR300 N 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Casio EX-ZR300

 N EX-ZR300 
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution

Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon N enjoys outside measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR300 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the N versus the EX-ZR300.

Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N and EX-ZR300 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the N and EX-ZR300.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR300 to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent N is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
65
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery life (500 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
61
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (200 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
great battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than others in class (205g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
36
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery life (500 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
72
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no microphone support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot NCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot N Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2012-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 2248 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II G touch Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 200 images 500 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $299 $329