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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon B700

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon B700 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
  • Launched May 2012
Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon B700 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the B700 (20MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 4 years before the B700 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the B700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon B700

 EX-ZR300 B700 

Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 B700 EX-ZR300 
RevealedFebruary 2016May 2012More recent by 45 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon B700

 EX-ZR300 B700 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon B700 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon B700 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the B700.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon B700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and B700 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon B700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon B700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and B700.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon B700 to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon B700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon B700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Nikon B700
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
Nikon B700 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
Nikon B700 Sports photography factors
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
54
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon B700 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
good battery power (350 CIPA)
has bluetooth
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
more heavy than others (565 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Nikon B700
52
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
59
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging information
Nikon B700 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
60
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (565g)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon B700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon B700
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Nikon Coolpix B700
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Nikon Coolpix B700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-22 2016-02-23
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 565g (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
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 photos 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $329 $500