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Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Introduced November 2013
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-ZR300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Casio. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX-10 was introduced 19 months later than the EX-ZR300 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-10 grades versus the EX-ZR300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-10 EX-ZR300 
AnnouncedNovember 2013May 2012More recent by 19 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-10

 EX-ZR300 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-10 EX-ZR300 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 features physical measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR300 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-ZR300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-10 versus the EX-ZR300.

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and EX-ZR300 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and EX-ZR300.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR300 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
39
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography highlights
67
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others (384 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (455 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
65
great battery pack (455 per charge)
boasts touch focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than others (384 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
good battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than average (205g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (455 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
good battery life (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging factors
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fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (384g)
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Casio EX-ZR300
 Casio Exilim EX-10Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-11-14 2012-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 250 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.90 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 gr (0.85 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 455 photographs 500 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-130A NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $456 $329