Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L24
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L24 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
- Introduced May 2012
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L24 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Nikon Coolpix L24. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Nikon L24 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon L24
EX-ZR300 | L24 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | February 2011 | Fresher by 16 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Casio EX-ZR300
L24 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon L24
EX-ZR300 | L24 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L24 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and L24 is 92 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L24 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Nikon Coolpix L24 | |
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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 |