Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-ZR300
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Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
(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
- Revealed May 2012
Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-H15 and Casio EX-ZR300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the EX-ZR300 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-H15 was unveiled 3 years before the EX-ZR300 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-H15 grades against the EX-ZR300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR300. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Casio EX-ZR300
EX-H15 | EX-ZR300 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-H15
EX-ZR300 | EX-H15 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 28 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Casio EX-ZR300
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 461k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 features external measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR300 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-H15 and Casio EX-ZR300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H15 versus the EX-ZR300.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and EX-ZR300 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and EX-ZR300.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR300 to give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2012-05-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Exilim Engine HS |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 161 gr (0.35 lbs) | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 500 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-90 | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $300 | $329 |