Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S9300

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Nikon S9300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was introduced 6 months before the S9300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the S9300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Nikon S9300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the S9300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and S9300 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and S9300.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.