Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon A1000

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 7 years before the A1000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the A1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Nikon Coolpix A1000. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Nikon A1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides exterior 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 Nikon A1000 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon A1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the A1000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and A1000 is 92 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and A1000.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.