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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S30

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S30 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 S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S30 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") have totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 4 months after the S30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR300 grades vs the S30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon S30

 EX-ZR300 S30 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 S30 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S30

 EX-ZR300 S30 
AnnouncedMay 2012February 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got exterior 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 S30 has sizing of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the S30.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and S30 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and S30.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR300 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR300 will show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S30 Portrait photography factors
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
24
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (214 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
Nikon S30 Sports photography details
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery (500 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
28
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
environment sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (214 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S30 Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
25
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S30 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
23
features face detection focusing
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (214 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Nikon Coolpix S30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-22 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 240 shots
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $329 $119