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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
48 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 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
  • Announced May 2012
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced May 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Leica. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was released about the same time to the V-Lux 40 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the V-Lux 40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Leica V-Lux 40

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 V-Lux 40 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Casio EX-ZR300

          

          

            
 V-Lux 40 EX-ZR300 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Leica V-Lux 40

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 V-Lux 40 
AnnouncedMay 2012May 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution461k461kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 features external 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 40 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the V-Lux 40.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and V-Lux 40 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and V-Lux 40.
Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

            Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography features
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography features
38
 manual focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
35
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography information
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography information
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (205g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus via touch
 lighter than others in class (210 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography factors
54
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
47
 long zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography advice
71
 better than average battery power (500 shots)
 lighter than competitors (205g)
 decent MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
 lighter than others in class (210 grams)
 supports focus via touch
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (480mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography details
51
 manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
42
 fairly wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 40
33
 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (205 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone jack
35
 fairly wide (24mm)
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (210g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Company Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Leica V-Lux 40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-22 2012-05-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 210 grams (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 210 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $329 $699