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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S32

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S32 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
  • Released May 2012
Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Released February 2014
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S32 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S32, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and S32 (13MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 20 months prior to the S32 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the S32 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon S32

 EX-ZR300 S32 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 S32 EX-ZR300 
ReleasedFebruary 2014May 2012More modern by 20 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S32

 EX-ZR300 S32 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 has physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon S32 has proportions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S32 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the S32.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and S32 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and S32.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR300 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Casio EX-ZR300 will produce greater detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good MP (13 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Nikon S32
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
Nikon S32 Sports photography factors
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13MP)
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
Nikon S32 Travel photography details
71
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (205g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
weather proof
good MP (13MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography information
Nikon S32 Landscape photography information
52
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
Nikon S32 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S32
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Nikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Nikon Coolpix S32
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-05-22 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 photographs 220 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $180