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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L830

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L830 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
  • Revealed May 2012
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon L820
  • Replacement is Nikon L840
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L830 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the L830 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the L830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon L830

 EX-ZR300 L830 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 L830 EX-ZR300 
RevealedJanuary 2014May 2012More modern by 19 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon L830

 EX-ZR300 L830 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with physical measurements 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 L830 has proportions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") along with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the L830.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and L830 is 92 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and L830.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos although you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Nikon L830
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (508 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
Nikon L830 Sports photography advice
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (500 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery (390 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L830 Travel photography highlights
71
good battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
good battery (390 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (765mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (508 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Nikon L830
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery (390 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
Nikon L830 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
28
rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (508g)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon L830
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Nikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Nikon Coolpix L830
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-22 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 508g (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
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 images 390 images
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $329 $300