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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S3300

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S3300 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
  • Announced May 2012
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Nikon S3300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was released 4 months later than the S3300 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the S3300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon S3300

 EX-ZR300 S3300 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 S3300 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S3300

 EX-ZR300 S3300 
RevealedMay 2012February 2012Similar age
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 features outside 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) whilst the Nikon S3300 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Nikon S3300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the S3300.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and S3300 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and S3300.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos though you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S3300 Sports photography highlights
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
Nikon S3300 Travel photography info
71
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than average in class (205g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than others (128g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
Nikon S3300 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
33
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S3300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Nikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Nikon Coolpix S3300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-22 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $99