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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P310

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P310 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
  • Announced May 2012
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon P300
  • Newer Model is Nikon P330
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P310 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon P310, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the P310 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured very close to the P310 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the P310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon P310

 EX-ZR300 P310 

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 P310 EX-ZR300 
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon P310

 EX-ZR300 P310 
IntroducedMay 2012June 2012Similar age
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 features outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon P310 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon P310 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the P310.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and P310 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and P310.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P310 Portrait photography advice
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
Nikon P310 Sports photography advice
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography info
Nikon P310 Landscape photography info
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging factors
Nikon P310 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
36
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon P310
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Nikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Nikon Coolpix P310
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-22 2012-06-22
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 pictures 230 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $329 $700