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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(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
Nikon S6300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon S6300

 EX-ZR300 S6300 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 S6300 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S6300

 EX-ZR300 S6300 
RevealedMay 2012February 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography factors
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography information
Nikon S6300 Sports photography information
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Nikon S6300
71
good battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography info
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (500 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6300 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S6300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Nikon Coolpix S6300
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