Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P340

Following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P340, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and P340 (12MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 20 months prior to the P340 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the P340 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Nikon Coolpix P340. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Nikon P340 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon P340 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the P340.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and P340 is 92 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and P340.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR300 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR300 will produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.