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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P300

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon P310
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P300 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon P300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the P300 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was released 2 months later than the P300 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the P300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon P300

 EX-ZR100 P300 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 P300 EX-ZR100 
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon P300

 EX-ZR100 P300 
IntroducedJuly 2011May 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 features physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the P300.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and P300 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and P300.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography features
Nikon P300 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
Nikon P300 Sports photography features
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography information
Nikon P300 Travel photography information
63
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Nikon P300
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging factors
Nikon P300 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
36
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon P300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix P300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 189 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 240 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $500