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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67 Imaging
36 Features
57 Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 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
  • Launched May 2012
Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Replaced the Leica V-Lux 2
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 4
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Leica. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was released 6 months later than the V-Lux 3 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the V-Lux 3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Leica V-Lux 3

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 V-Lux 3 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 V-Lux 3 EX-ZR300 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Leica V-Lux 3

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 V-Lux 3 
IntroducedMay 2012December 2011Similar age
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution461k461kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 3 has measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Leica V-Lux 3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the V-Lux 3.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and V-Lux 3 is 92 and 67 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and V-Lux 3.
All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography advice
40
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
41
 manual focus
 supports RAW formats
 low resolution (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography details
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
58
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than others in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography factors
55
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 better than average battery power (500 per charge)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
43
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography details
71
 better than average battery power (500 shots)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
 better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 decently wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than others in class (540 grams)
 low resolution (12MP)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
 Leica V-Lux 3 as a Landscape photography camera
52
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 better than average battery power (500 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
48
 manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 better than average battery pack (410 shots)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low resolution (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging highlights
33
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 no mic jack
62
 decently wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has external mic port
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than others in class (540 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Leica V-Lux 3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Leica V-Lux 3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Leica
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Leica V-Lux 3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-22 2011-12-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 540 grams (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7")
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 photos 410 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 BP-DC 9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $329 $949