Casio EX-10 vs Nikon P300

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Nikon Coolpix P300. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Nikon P300 Gallery.

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.

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

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.