Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S570

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Nikon S570, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and S570 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 2 years later than the S570 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the S570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Nikon Coolpix S570. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Nikon S570 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S570 has sizing of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Nikon S570 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the S570.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and S570 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and S570.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.