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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR700 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
  • Revealed May 2012
Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Casio EX-ZR700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the EX-ZR700 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR300 was revealed 8 months earlier than the EX-ZR700 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the EX-ZR700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-ZR700

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 EX-ZR700 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 EX-ZR700 EX-ZR300 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2012More modern by 8 months
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Casio EX-ZR700

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 EX-ZR700 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR700 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Casio EX-ZR700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the EX-ZR700.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and EX-ZR700 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and EX-ZR700.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to take the age  of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography highlights
39
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
44
 manual focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 comes with face detection focusing
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (222 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
55
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 great battery life (500 per charge)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
51
 amazing zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 good battery power (470 CIPA)
 low fps (3.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography highlights
71
 great battery life (500 per charge)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
 good battery power (470 per charge)
 lighter than competitors (222 grams)
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great zoom (450mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography highlights
52
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 great battery life (500 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
52
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 good battery power (470 shots)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging info
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic port
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (222g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Casio EX-ZR700
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-22 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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, 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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 470 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $329 $370