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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S8200 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 S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was released 10 months after the S8200 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the S8200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon S8200

 EX-ZR300 S8200 
ReleasedMay 2012August 2011Newer by 10 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 S8200 EX-ZR300 
Display resolution961k461kCrisper display (+500k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S8200

 EX-ZR300 S8200 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. 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 S8200 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the S8200.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and S8200 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and S8200.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger EX-ZR300 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (213g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Nikon S8200
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (500 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Nikon S8200
71
good battery life (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition (213 grams)
comes with touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (250 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery life (500 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Nikon S8200
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (213 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S8200
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-22 2011-08-24
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 961k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 213 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $329 $329