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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P330

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P330 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon P310
  • Renewed by Nikon P340
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P330 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P330, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and P330 (12MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR15 was brought out 14 months prior to the P330 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the P330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon P330

 EX-ZR15 P330 

Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 P330 EX-ZR15 
RevealedMarch 2013January 2012Fresher by 14 months
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon P330

 EX-ZR15 P330 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P330 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon P330 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the P330.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P330 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and P330 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P330 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and P330.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR15 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Casio EX-ZR15 will deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P330 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P330 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P330 Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
Nikon P330 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P330 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (325 shots)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Nikon P330 Travel photography advice
67
better than average battery life (325 shots)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography information
Nikon P330 Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (325 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging information
Nikon P330 Vlogging information
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon P330
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix P330
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix P330
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2013-03-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 213
Other
Battery life 325 shots 200 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $500