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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon AW110

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon AW110 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
Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW100
  • Refreshed by Nikon AW120
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon AW110 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon AW110, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the AW110 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR300 was launched 13 months prior to the AW110 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR300 grades vs the AW110 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon AW110

 EX-ZR300 AW110 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 AW110 EX-ZR300 
RevealedJuly 2013May 2012Newer by 13 months
Display resolution614k461kCrisper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon AW110

 EX-ZR300 AW110 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon AW110 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon AW110 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon AW110 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the AW110.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon AW110 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and AW110 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon AW110 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon AW110 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and AW110.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon AW110 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon AW110 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon AW110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography advice
Nikon AW110 Portrait photography advice
39
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
Nikon AW110 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Nikon AW110
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (500 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
Nikon AW110 Travel photography info
71
good battery power (500 shots)
lighter than others (205 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Nikon AW110
52
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery power (500 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
Nikon AW110 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon AW110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon AW110
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Nikon Coolpix AW110
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Nikon Coolpix AW110
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-05-22 2013-07-05
Physical type Compact Compact
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $329 $250