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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P7000

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
51
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P7000 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 P7000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Renewed by Nikon P7100
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P7000 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon P7000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and P7000 (10MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and P7000 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 19 months after the P7000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the P7000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon P7000

 EX-ZR300 P7000 
AnnouncedMay 2012November 2010Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 P7000 EX-ZR300 
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon P7000

 EX-ZR300 P7000 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P7000 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys 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) while the Nikon P7000 has dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon P7000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the P7000.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P7000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and P7000 is 92 and 85 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P7000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P7000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and P7000.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR300 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR300 will show more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR300 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P7000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography info
Nikon P7000 Portrait photography info
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Nikon P7000
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (310g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography features
Nikon P7000 Sports photography features
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (500 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (350 CIPA)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography information
Nikon P7000 Travel photography information
71
better than average battery (500 shots)
lighter than others in class (205g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
good battery (350 per charge)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (310 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P7000 Landscape photography factors
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (500 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (350 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Nikon P7000
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
does have mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than others in class (310 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon P7000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Nikon Coolpix P7000
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Nikon Coolpix P7000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-22 2010-11-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 310 gr (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $329 $354