Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6300
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed May 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2012

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6300 Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR300 was brought out 4 months after the S6300 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the S6300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon S6300
EX-ZR300 | S6300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Casio EX-ZR300
S6300 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S6300
EX-ZR300 | S6300 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon S6300 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the S6300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and S6300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and S6300.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-05-22 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 lbs) | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 230 shots |
Type of battery | 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 |
Cost at launch | $329 | $200 |