Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S8200
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S8200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon S8200
EX-ZR300 | S8200 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Casio EX-ZR300
S8200 | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Display resolution | 961k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+500k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S8200
EX-ZR300 | S8200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S8200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | |
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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 |