Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P1000
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P1000 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
- Launched May 2012
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P1000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Nikon Coolpix P1000. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Nikon P1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon P1000
EX-ZR300 | P1000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Casio EX-ZR300
P1000 | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Introduced | July 2018 | ![]() | May 2012 | More modern by 74 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon P1000
EX-ZR300 | P1000 | |||
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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).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Nikon P1000 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 select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the P1000.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P1000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Nikon Coolpix P1000 | |
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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 |