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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released May 2012
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Casio EX-ZR300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Casio. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the EX-ZR300 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was released 4 months before the EX-ZR300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the EX-ZR300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-ZR15 EX-ZR300 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 EX-ZR300 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-ZR15 EX-ZR300 
ReleasedJanuary 2012May 2012Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution461k461kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR300 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Casio EX-ZR300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the EX-ZR300.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and EX-ZR300 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and EX-ZR300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you need to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (325 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (500 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
67
better than average battery life (325 per charge)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than average (205 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography factors
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery life (325 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Casio EX-ZR300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-09 2012-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 325 pictures 500 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $249 $329