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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S1000pj 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
  • Revealed May 2012
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S1000pj, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and S1000pj (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 2 years after the S1000pj which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the S1000pj when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon S1000pj

 EX-ZR300 S1000pj 
LaunchedMay 2012August 2009More modern by 35 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Casio EX-ZR300

 S1000pj EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S1000pj

 EX-ZR300 S1000pj 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon S1000pj has measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the S1000pj.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and S1000pj is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and S1000pj.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography advice
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography highlights
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Nikon S1000pj
71
better than average battery (500 shots)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery (500 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S1000pj
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-22 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 grams (0.45 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $329 $289