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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S9300 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
  • Released July 2011
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon S9100
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9500
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 12 months prior to the S9300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR100 scores against the S9300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon S9300

 EX-ZR100 S9300 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 S9300 EX-ZR100 
IntroducedJuly 2012July 2011Fresher by 12 months
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S9300

 EX-ZR100 S9300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides outer 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) while the Nikon S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the S9300.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and S9300 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and S9300.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S9300 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography details
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography details
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (204 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography info
Nikon S9300 Sports photography info
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than average (204 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than average (215 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (200 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography highlights
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9300 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (204 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S9300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2012-07-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display 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 rate 40.0 frames/s 6.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 200 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $249