Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon W300
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon W300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Nikon Coolpix W300. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Nikon W300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Nikon W300
EX-ZR10 | W300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Casio EX-ZR10
W300 | EX-ZR10 | |||
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Announced | May 2017 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 81 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon W300
EX-ZR10 | W300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon W300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon W300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Nikon Coolpix W300 | |
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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 |