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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P1000

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P1000 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
  • Launched May 2012
Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Introduced July 2018
  • Old Model is Nikon P900
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P1000 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the P1000 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was released 7 years prior to the P1000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the P1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon P1000

 EX-ZR300 P1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 P1000 EX-ZR300 
IntroducedJuly 2018May 2012More modern by 74 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon P1000

 EX-ZR300 P1000 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 has external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon P1000 has sizing of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the P1000.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and P1000 is 92 and 49 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and P1000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files though you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P1000 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography factors
Nikon P1000 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (1,415g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P1000 as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (500 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
Nikon P1000 Travel photography advice
71
good battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (205g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
has bluetooth
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (3000mm)
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
heavier than average (1,415 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Nikon P1000
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery life (500 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Nikon P1000
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
58
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (1,415 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon P1000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Nikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Nikon Coolpix P1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-22 2018-07-10
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Nikon Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 1415 grams (3.12 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
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 250 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $329 $1,000