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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon W300

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(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
Nikon W300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon W300

 EX-ZR1000 W300 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 W300 EX-ZR1000 
AnnouncedMay 2017September 2012More recent by 56 months
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon W300

 EX-ZR1000 W300 
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography information
Nikon W300 Portrait photography information
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography details
Nikon W300 Street photography details
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (255 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Sports photography camera
50
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography details
Nikon W300 Travel photography details
70
great battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors (255g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
73
weather proof
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography info
Nikon W300 Landscape photography info
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery life (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
48
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (255g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon W300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Nikon Coolpix W300
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