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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L24

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L24 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
  • Introduced May 2012
Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L24 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L24, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the L24 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 16 months later than the L24 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the L24 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon L24

 EX-ZR300 L24 
RevealedMay 2012February 2011Fresher by 16 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 L24 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon L24

 EX-ZR300 L24 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon L24 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the L24.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and L24 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and L24.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography info
Nikon L24 Portrait photography info
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography advice
Nikon L24 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Nikon L24
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (500 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Nikon L24
71
good battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L24 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L24 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
25
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon L24
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Nikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Nikon Coolpix L24
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-22 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 182 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $329 $119