Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S3600

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S3600, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 19 months earlier than the S3600 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the S3600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Nikon Coolpix S3600. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Nikon S3600 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon S3600 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S3600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the S3600.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and S3600 is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and S3600.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S3600 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.