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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2012
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR300 and Casio EX-ZR400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Casio. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the EX-ZR400 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was released 8 months earlier than the EX-ZR400 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the EX-ZR400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 EX-ZR300 EX-ZR400 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-ZR400 EX-ZR300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2012More modern by 8 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Casio EX-ZR400

 EX-ZR300 EX-ZR400 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR400 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Casio EX-ZR400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the EX-ZR400.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and EX-ZR400 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and EX-ZR400.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography advice
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (500 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (500 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery (500 shots)
lighter than average (205 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
good battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
52
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery power (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Casio EX-ZR400
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-22 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-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, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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) 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 500 pictures 500 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $329 $0