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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88 Imaging
41 Features
60 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S9900 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
  • Released May 2012
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon S9700
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 3 years before the S9900 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the S9900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon S9900

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 S9900 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 S9900 EX-ZR300 
RevealedFebruary 2015May 2012Newer by 33 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S9900

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 S9900 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Nikon S9900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the S9900.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and S9900 is 92 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and S9900.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of images however you should really factor the launch date  of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography details
40
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
37
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography details
Nikon S9900 Street photography details
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
68
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (289g)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9900 Sports photography highlights
55
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 great battery (500 CIPA)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
53
 long zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography factors
Nikon S9900 Travel photography factors
71
 great battery (500 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (205g)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
77
 lighter than average in class (289g)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (750mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography information
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography information
52
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 great battery (500 CIPA)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse recording
47
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon S9900 as a Vlogging camera
33
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 does not have external microphone support
73
 fairly wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly display
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (289 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
 lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon S9900
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-22 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 289g (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $329 $300