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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S6300 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
  • Launched July 2011
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Nikon S6300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was released 6 months before the S6300 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the S6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon S6300

 EX-ZR100 S6300 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 S6300 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S6300

 EX-ZR100 S6300 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6300 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Nikon S6300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the S6300.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and S6300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and S6300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S6300 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Nikon S6300
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (204g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography information
Nikon S6300 Travel photography information
64
lighter than average (204 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography info
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S6300 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (204g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S6300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 - 230 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $200