Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon AW110
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon AW110 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon AW110 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Nikon Coolpix AW110. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Nikon AW110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon AW110
EX-ZR300 | AW110 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Casio EX-ZR300
AW110 | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | ![]() | May 2012 | Newer by 13 months |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon AW110
EX-ZR300 | AW110 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon AW110 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Nikon Coolpix AW110 | |
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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 |