Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P330

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P330, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and P330 (12MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 9 months before the P330 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the P330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Nikon Coolpix P330. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Nikon P330 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon P330 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P330 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the P330.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and P330 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and P330.

As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR300 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Casio EX-ZR300 will resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.