Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR300
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Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Released February 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Released May 2012
Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Casio. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX-100 was revealed 21 months after the EX-ZR300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-100 grades against the EX-ZR300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR300. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Casio EX-ZR300
EX-100 | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | May 2012 | More modern by 21 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 461k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-100
EX-ZR300 | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Casio EX-ZR300
EX-100 | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 comes with exterior measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR300 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-100 vs the EX-ZR300.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and EX-ZR300 is 83 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and EX-ZR300.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Casio EX-ZR300 will render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Casio |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-02-06 | 2012-05-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Super Clear LCD | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/20000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.10 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | 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 | 389g (0.86 lbs) | 205g (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 390 photographs | 500 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $572 | $329 |