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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L100

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L100 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
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • New Model is Nikon L110
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L100 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and L100 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 3 years later than the L100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the L100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon L100

 EX-ZR300 L100 
AnnouncedMay 2012February 2009Fresher by 41 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 L100 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon L100

 EX-ZR300 L100 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got 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 L100 has sizing of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Nikon L100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the L100.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and L100 is 92 and 79 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and L100.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Nikon L100
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography advice
Nikon L100 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Nikon L100
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery (500 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
Nikon L100 Travel photography details
71
great battery (500 per charge)
lighter than competitors (205g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L100 Landscape photography highlights
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (500 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
39
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Nikon L100
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon L100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Nikon Coolpix L100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-22 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 360 grams (0.79 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $399