Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6100

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S6100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was released 16 months after the S6100 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the S6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Nikon Coolpix S6100. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Nikon S6100 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6100 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S6100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the S6100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and S6100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and S6100.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files though you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-ZR300 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.