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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 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-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced August 2013
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the EX-ZR800 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 14 months prior to the EX-ZR800 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the EX-ZR800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 EX-ZR300 EX-ZR800 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-ZR800 EX-ZR300 
AnnouncedAugust 2013May 2012Fresher by 14 months
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Casio EX-ZR800

 EX-ZR300 EX-ZR800 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR800 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the EX-ZR800.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and EX-ZR800 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and EX-ZR800.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of files although you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography highlights
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (500 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography info
71
great battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
74
good battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (222g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography highlights
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (470 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Casio EX-ZR800
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-22 2013-08-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
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 Overall 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 470 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, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $429