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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon W300

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon W300 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
  • Launched August 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-Z800 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon W300, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the W300 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was announced 7 years earlier than the W300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon W300 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z800 scores against the W300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Nikon W300

 EX-Z800 W300 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Casio EX-Z800

 W300 EX-Z800 
LaunchedMay 2017August 2010Fresher by 83 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Nikon W300

 EX-Z800 W300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 provides outside measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon W300 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon W300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z800 vs the W300.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and W300 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and W300.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon W300 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-Z800 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography advice
Nikon W300 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography features
Nikon W300 Travel photography features
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
73
environment proofing
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography info
Nikon W300 Landscape photography info
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging highlights
Nikon W300 Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Nikon W300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Nikon Coolpix W300
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2010-08-03 2017-05-31
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD -
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 231 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 - 280 images
Battery format - Built-in
Battery model NP-120 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $150 $387