Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P300

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and P300 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was manufactured 17 months after the P300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the P300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Nikon Coolpix P300. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 provides outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the P300.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and P300 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and P300.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.