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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica C

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica C Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Revealed September 2013
  • Also Known as Typ112
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica C Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR300 and Leica C, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Leica. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and C (12MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 15 months earlier than the C making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the C in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Leica C

 EX-ZR300 C 

Reasons to pick Leica C over the Casio EX-ZR300

 C EX-ZR300 
RevealedSeptember 2013May 2012Fresher by 15 months
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Leica C

 EX-ZR300 C 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica C Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 features physical 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 Leica C has sizing of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Leica C in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the C.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica C size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and C is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and C.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR300 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Casio EX-ZR300 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica C sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Leica C Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Leica C
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
Leica C Sports photography details
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (500 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography highlights
Leica C Travel photography highlights
71
good battery (500 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica C as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
54
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
Leica C Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
39
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Leica C
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Leica C
General Information
Brand Casio Leica
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Leica C
Also Known as - Typ112
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-22 2013-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 205g (0.45 lbs) 195g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 250 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $329 $1,299