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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P300

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Later Model is Nikon P310
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P300 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the P300 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z280 was released 21 months earlier than the P300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z280 grades against the P300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon P300

 EX-Z280 P300 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Casio EX-Z280

 P300 EX-Z280 
IntroducedMay 2011August 2009More recent by 21 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k115kClearer screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon P300

 EX-Z280 P300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon P300 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon P300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the P300.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and P300 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and P300.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files though you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z280 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P300 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography advice
Nikon P300 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography features
Nikon P300 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography information
Nikon P300 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
63
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography features
Nikon P300 Landscape photography features
32
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Nikon P300
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
36
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon P300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Nikon Coolpix P300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2011-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 115k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 189 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 240 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $500