Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L26
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
- Revealed February 2012
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L26 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L26, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the L26 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the L26 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L26 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Nikon Coolpix L26. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Nikon L26 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon L26
EX-ZR300 | L26 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Casio EX-ZR300
L26 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon L26
EX-ZR300 | L26 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | February 2012 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon L26 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L26 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the L26.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and L26 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and L26.
All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L26 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Nikon Coolpix L26 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Nikon Coolpix L26 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-05-22 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lb) | 164 gr (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 200 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NP-130 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $329 | $70 |