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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 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
  • Introduced May 2012
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Renewed by Leica V-Lux 5
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 3 months earlier than the V-Lux 4 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR300 grades vs the V-Lux 4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 EX-ZR300 V-Lux 4 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 V-Lux 4 EX-ZR300 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Leica V-Lux 4

 EX-ZR300 V-Lux 4 
IntroducedMay 2012September 2012Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 4 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Leica V-Lux 4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the V-Lux 4.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and V-Lux 4 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and V-Lux 4.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
you can focus manually
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 4
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography features
71
great battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
better than average battery life (540 shots)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (588g)
low MP (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography highlights
52
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery life (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
63
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (588g)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Leica V-Lux 4
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Leica V-Lux 4
General Information
Brand Name Casio Leica
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Leica V-Lux 4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-22 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
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 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 588 grams (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
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 photographs 540 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $899