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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Casio. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR100 was introduced 10 months earlier than the EX-ZR300 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the EX-ZR300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-ZR100 EX-ZR300 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 EX-ZR300 EX-ZR100 
AnnouncedMay 2012July 2011More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-ZR100 EX-ZR300 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR300 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Casio EX-ZR300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the EX-ZR300.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and EX-ZR300 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and EX-ZR300.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (500 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
good battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography features
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Casio EX-ZR300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Company Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 500 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $329