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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L610

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(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
  • Released May 2012
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Released August 2012
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L610 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the L610 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 2 months earlier than the L610 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the L610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon L610

 EX-ZR300 L610 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 L610 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon L610

 EX-ZR300 L610 
ReleasedMay 2012August 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon L610 has measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the L610.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and L610 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and L610.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Nikon L610
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography highlights
Nikon L610 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L610 Sports photography highlights
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (500 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (120 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
Nikon L610 Travel photography info
71
good battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (120 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery power (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (120 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging advice
Nikon L610 Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (240g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon L610
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Nikon Coolpix L610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-22 2012-08-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 240 gr (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 120 images
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $329 $150