Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L19
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L19 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
- Launched May 2012
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L19 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Nikon Coolpix L19. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Nikon L19 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon L19
EX-ZR300 | L19 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 41 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Casio EX-ZR300
L19 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon L19
EX-ZR300 | L19 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L19 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Nikon Coolpix L19 | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $329 | $0 |