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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon D300S

Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
65 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Nikon D300S front
Portability
55 Imaging
52 Features
65 Overall
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon D300S 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
  • Revealed November 2013
Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Launched November 2009
  • Replaced the Nikon D300
  • Later Model is Nikon D600
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon D300S Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-10 versus Nikon D300S, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the D300S (12MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and D300S (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was revealed 4 years after the D300S which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D300S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-10 grades against the D300S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Nikon D300S

		

		

			
 EX-10 D300S 
LaunchedNovember 2013November 2009More modern by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Casio EX-10

		

		

			
 D300S EX-10 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Nikon D300S

		

		

			
 EX-10 D300S 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-10 vs Nikon D300S Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 offers external measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Nikon D300S has sizing of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-10 versus Nikon D300S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-10 versus the D300S.
Casio EX-10 vs Nikon D300S size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and D300S is 83 and 55 respectively.
Casio EX-10 vs Nikon D300S top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-10 vs Nikon D300S Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and D300S.
All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor sizes. The EX-10 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The fresher EX-10 should have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-10 vs Nikon D300S sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-10 vs Nikon D300S Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-10 vs Nikon D300S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-10
Portrait photography with Nikon D300S
42
 has manual focus
 provides face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
63
 has manual focus
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with face detect focus
 exports RAW files
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-10
Street photography with Nikon D300S
67
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 has touch to focus
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
 more heavy than competition in class (384g)
52
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 heavier than others in class (938g)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-10 Sports photography details
Nikon D300S Sports photography details
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 good battery (455 shots)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
59
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 environment proof
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
 MP count low (12MP)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-10
Travel photography with Nikon D300S
65
 good battery (455 CIPA)
 has touch to focus
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 more heavy than competition in class (384g)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
48
 environment proof
 has built in flash
 heavier than others in class (938g)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon D300S as a Landscape photography camera
58
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 good battery (455 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
65
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 environment proof
 has dual storage slots
 no image stabilization
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-10 Vlogging advice
Nikon D300S Vlogging advice
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone support
 more heavy than competition in class (384 grams)
22
 comes with face detect focus
 includes mic jack
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 heavier than others in class (938 grams)
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon D300S Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Nikon D300S
 Casio Exilim EX-10Nikon D300S
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Nikon D300S
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-11-14 2009-11-16
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW support    
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 51
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 250 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 10.90 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/250 secs
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 384g (0.85 lbs) 938g (2.07 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 787
Other
Battery life 455 pictures 950 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-130A EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $456 $1,630