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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon P300

Portability
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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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).
Analyze the Casio EX-10 and Nikon P300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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")
27
 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
Photography Glossary
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)
55
 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
43
 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
37
 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
63
 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