Casio EX-ZR10 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Here is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR10 and Casio EX-ZR300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Casio. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was announced 20 months prior to the EX-ZR300 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR10 scores vs the EX-ZR300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR300. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR300 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR10 and Casio EX-ZR300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the EX-ZR300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and EX-ZR300 is 93 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and EX-ZR300.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.