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Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(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
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
  • Revealed May 2012
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-H15 EX-ZR300 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-H15

 EX-ZR300 EX-H15 
RevealedMay 2012January 2010More recent by 28 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-H15 EX-ZR300 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution461k461kExact 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).

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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.

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography information
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (500 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
64
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
great battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery power (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-H15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Casio EX-ZR300
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
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