Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L100
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L100 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
- Announced May 2012
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Nikon Coolpix L100. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Nikon L100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon L100
EX-ZR300 | L100 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 41 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Casio EX-ZR300
L100 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon L100
EX-ZR300 | L100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Nikon Coolpix L100 | |
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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 |