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Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(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
Casio EX-ZR300
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-100 EX-ZR300 
ReleasedFebruary 2014May 2012More modern by 21 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-100

 EX-ZR300 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-100 EX-ZR300 
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).

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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.

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
39
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-100
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-100
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/20,000s)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (500 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography features
63
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery (500 per charge)
lighter than average (205 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
53
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
52
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
good battery (500 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Casio EX-ZR300
 Casio Exilim EX-100Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
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