Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon W300
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Released September 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
- Announced May 2017

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon W300 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon W300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR1000 was released 5 years before the W300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the W300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon W300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Nikon Coolpix W300. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Nikon W300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon W300
EX-ZR1000 | W300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
W300 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Announced | May 2017 | ![]() | September 2012 | More recent by 56 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon W300
EX-ZR1000 | W300 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Nikon W300 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon W300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the W300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and W300 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and W300.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR1000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon W300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Nikon Coolpix W300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Nikon Coolpix W300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-09-25 | 2017-05-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 255 grams (0.56 pounds) | 231 grams (0.51 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 470 photographs | 280 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Built-in |
Battery ID | NP-130 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $572 | $387 |