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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P300

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase 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
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Successor is Nikon P310
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P300 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-100 versus Nikon P300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the P300 (12MP) is very close but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and P300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was released 2 years after the P300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-100 grades versus the P300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Nikon P300

 EX-100 P300 
IntroducedFebruary 2014May 2011More modern by 33 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Casio EX-100

 P300 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Nikon P300

 EX-100 P300 
Display resolution922k922kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 offers external dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-100 compared to the P300.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and P300 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and P300.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The EX-100 uses the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The fresher EX-100 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P300 Portrait photography factors
42
has manual focus
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
28
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography factors
Nikon P300 Street photography factors
71
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography advice
Nikon P300 Sports photography advice
50
high shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
high frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (390 shots)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography info
Nikon P300 Travel photography info
63
better than average battery power (390 CIPA)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (390 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
43
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P300 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
36
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Nikon P300
 Casio Exilim EX-100Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Nikon Coolpix P300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-06 2011-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear LCD TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/20000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 389 gr (0.86 lb) 189 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 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 390 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Pricing at launch $572 $500