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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S800c 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
  • Released May 2012
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2013
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S800c Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S800c, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the S800c (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 8 months prior to the S800c and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the S800c for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon S800c

 EX-ZR300 S800c 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Casio EX-ZR300

 S800c EX-ZR300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013May 2012Fresher by 8 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k461kClearer display (+358k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S800c

 EX-ZR300 S800c 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon S800c has proportions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the S800c.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and S800c is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and S800c.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S800c Portrait photography highlights
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Nikon S800c
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S800c Sports photography highlights
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (140 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (140 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography info
Nikon S800c Landscape photography info
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (140 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S800c
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Nikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Nikon Coolpix S800c
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-22 2013-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 819k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 184g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images 140 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $329 $290