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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L19

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L19 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 L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L19 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L19, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and L19 (8MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR300 was introduced 3 years after the L19 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the L19 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon L19

 EX-ZR300 L19 
RevealedMay 2012February 2009More modern by 41 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 L19 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon L19

 EX-ZR300 L19 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon L19 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L19 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the L19.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L19 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and L19 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L19 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and L19.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR300 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Casio EX-ZR300 will resolve greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L19 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Nikon L19
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
18
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Nikon L19
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
Nikon L19 Sports photography factors
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery (500 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery (500 per charge)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
lighter than competition in class (130g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L19 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery (500 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
21
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (8MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
Nikon L19 Vlogging info
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
25
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon L19
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Nikon Coolpix L19
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Nikon Coolpix L19
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-22 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3264 x 2448
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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) ()
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 130 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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