Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S9500
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
37 Overall
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92 Imaging
42 Features
37 Overall
40
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced May 2012
Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-550mm (F) lens
- 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
- Released January 2013
- Replaced the Nikon S9300
- Refreshed by Nikon S9700
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Below is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-ZR300 was introduced 8 months earlier than the S9500 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the S9500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon S9500
| EX-ZR300 | S9500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Casio EX-ZR300
| S9500 | EX-ZR300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | May 2012 | More recent by 8 months |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 461k | Clearer screen (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S9500
| EX-ZR300 | S9500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon S9500 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Nikon S9500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the S9500.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and S9500 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and S9500.
All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S9500 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography info
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography info
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
good MP (18MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
Nikon S9500 Street photography info
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (205g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography info
Nikon S9500 Sports photography info
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery power (500 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
incredible zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography factors
Nikon S9500 Travel photography factors
great battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (550mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (230 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography features
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography features
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery power (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Nikon Coolpix S9500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Nikon |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Nikon Coolpix S9500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-05-22 | 2013-01-29 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Exilim Engine HS | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-550mm (22.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 461k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | OLED monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.5 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| 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 images | 230 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-130 | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $329 | $230 |