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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon P300

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Released November 2013
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon P310
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon P300 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-10 and Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the P300 (12MP) is pretty similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and P300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was announced 2 years after the P300 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-10 scores versus the P300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Nikon P300

 EX-10 P300 
LaunchedNovember 2013May 2011Newer by 30 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Casio EX-10

 P300 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Nikon P300

 EX-10 P300 
Screen resolution922k922kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 features external dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-10 compared to the P300.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and P300 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and P300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-10 has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier. The more recent EX-10 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P300 Portrait photography advice
42
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
28
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography info
Nikon P300 Street photography info
67
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (384 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography features
Nikon P300 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (455 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery life (455 shots)
comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (384g)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
64
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P300 Landscape photography advice
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (455 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
43
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging info
Nikon P300 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (384 grams)
36
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Nikon P300
 Casio Exilim EX-10Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Nikon Coolpix P300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-14 2011-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 250s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lb) 189 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 455 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-130A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $456 $500