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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9100
  • Successor is Nikon S9500
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S9300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was unveiled 22 months earlier than the S9300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR10 scores vs the S9300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Nikon S9300

 EX-ZR10 S9300 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 S9300 EX-ZR10 
LaunchedJuly 2012September 2010Newer by 22 months
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon S9300

 EX-ZR10 S9300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides external dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S9300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the S9300.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and S9300 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and S9300.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S9300 to give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography details
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competition (215 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging information
Nikon S9300 Vlogging information
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon S9300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-20 2012-07-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $190 $249