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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon W300

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon W300 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
  • Released January 2012
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2017
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon W300 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Nikon W300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was announced 6 years prior to the W300 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the W300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon W300

 EX-ZR15 W300 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 W300 EX-ZR15 
AnnouncedMay 2017January 2012Newer by 65 months
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon W300

 EX-ZR15 W300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon W300 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Nikon W300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the W300.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and W300 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and W300.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos but you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Nikon W300
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography advice
Nikon W300 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (325 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography information
Nikon W300 Travel photography information
67
good battery pack (325 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
73
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography factors
Nikon W300 Landscape photography factors
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery pack (325 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
48
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging information
Nikon W300 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon W300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix W300
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-09 2017-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) 231 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 photos 280 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID NP-110 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $249 $387