Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S32
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S32 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S32 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Nikon Coolpix S32. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Nikon S32 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon S32
EX-ZR300 | S32 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Casio EX-ZR300
S32 | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | May 2012 | More modern by 20 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S32
EX-ZR300 | S32 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S32 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Nikon Coolpix S32 | |
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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 |