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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon W300

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2017
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon W300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and W300 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was introduced 7 years before the W300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR10 grades versus the W300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Nikon W300

 EX-ZR10 W300 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 W300 EX-ZR10 
AnnouncedMay 2017September 2010More modern by 81 months
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon W300

 EX-ZR10 W300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 has got external dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon W300 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the W300.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and W300 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and W300.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon W300 to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Nikon W300
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Street photography with Nikon W300
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography advice
Nikon W300 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography information
Nikon W300 Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
73
weather proof
has bluetooth
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon W300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Nikon Coolpix W300
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-09-20 2017-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 231 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 280 images
Style of battery - Built-in
Battery ID NP-110 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $190 $387