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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon W300

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon W300 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
  • Announced January 2010
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon W300 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-H15 and Nikon W300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the W300 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was unveiled 8 years prior to the W300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-H15 matches up against the W300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Nikon W300

 EX-H15 W300 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Casio EX-H15

 W300 EX-H15 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2010Newer by 90 months
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Nikon W300

 EX-H15 W300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon W300 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H15 and Nikon W300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-H15 and the W300.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and W300 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and W300.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon W300 to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
Portrait photography with Nikon W300
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography info
Nikon W300 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography info
Nikon W300 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography features
Nikon W300 Travel photography features
64
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
73
environment sealing
has bluetooth
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography features
Nikon W300 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
48
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging factors
Nikon W300 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Nikon W300
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Nikon Coolpix W300
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-06 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 gr (0.35 pounds) 231 gr (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 - 280 pictures
Style of battery - Built-in
Battery model NP-90 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $387