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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6300 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was launched very close to the S6300 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the S6300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon S6300

 EX-ZR15 S6300 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 S6300 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S6300

 EX-ZR15 S6300 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. 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) and the Nikon S6300 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the S6300.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and S6300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and S6300.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files though you should really take the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography information
Nikon S6300 Street photography information
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (325 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography details
Nikon S6300 Travel photography details
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great battery (325 per charge)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery (325 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S6300 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S6300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 images 230 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $200