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Casio EX-Z800 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z800 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2010
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z800 and Casio EX-ZR300, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Casio. The resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the EX-ZR300 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was introduced 21 months earlier than the EX-ZR300 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z800 scores vs the EX-ZR300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-Z800 EX-ZR300 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-Z800

 EX-ZR300 EX-Z800 
LaunchedMay 2012August 2010Fresher by 21 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-Z800 EX-ZR300 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z800 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 provides external measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR300 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z800 vs the EX-ZR300.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and EX-ZR300 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and EX-ZR300.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-Z800 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
35
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z800
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
better than average battery life (500 shots)
lighter than average (205g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography factors
42
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging details
29
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Casio EX-ZR300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-03 2012-05-22
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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 focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 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 file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 500 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-120 NP-130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $150 $329