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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P900

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
40
Features
63
Overall
49

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P900 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
  • Introduced May 2012
Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • New Model is Nikon P1000
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P900 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the P900 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 3 years before the P900 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the P900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon P900

 EX-ZR300 P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 P900 EX-ZR300 
LaunchedMarch 2015May 2012More modern by 33 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon P900

 EX-ZR300 P900 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon P900 has sizing of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the P900.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and P900 is 92 and 52 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and P900.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photos but you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Nikon P900
39
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography advice
Nikon P900 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (899g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Nikon P900
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery life (360 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Nikon P900
71
better than average battery (500 per charge)
lighter than average in class (205g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
good battery life (360 per charge)
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (2000mm)
more heavy than competition in class (899 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Nikon P900
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery life (360 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Nikon P900
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
53
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (899g)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon P900
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Nikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Nikon Coolpix P900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-22 2015-03-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 899g (1.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
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 360 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $600