Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR300
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39 Features
43 Overall
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![Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR15/Casio-EX-ZR15-front.jpg)
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92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs
(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
(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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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR300. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Casio EX-ZR300
EX-ZR15 | EX-ZR300 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-ZR15
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Casio EX-ZR300
EX-ZR15 | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | May 2012 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | The 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR15-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR15-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR15-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR15-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | |
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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 |