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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(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
  • Revealed May 2012
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Nikon S6200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the S6200 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 10 months after the S6200 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the S6200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon S6200

 EX-ZR300 S6200 
AnnouncedMay 2012August 2011More modern by 10 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 S6200 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S6200

 EX-ZR300 S6200 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. 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 S6200 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Nikon S6200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the S6200.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and S6200 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and S6200.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZR300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6200 Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography information
Nikon S6200 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
Nikon S6200 Sports photography advice
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
comes with touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Nikon S6200
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S6200
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-22 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology 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
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $329 $229