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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon W300

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon W300 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
  • Introduced May 2012
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Released May 2017
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon W300 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon W300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 6 years prior to the W300 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the W300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Nikon W300

 EX-ZR300 W300 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 W300 EX-ZR300 
ReleasedMay 2017May 2012Newer by 61 months
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon W300

 EX-ZR300 W300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got 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) and the Nikon W300 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon W300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the W300.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and W300 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and W300.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography info
Nikon W300 Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Nikon W300
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
Nikon W300 Sports photography advice
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (500 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography highlights
Nikon W300 Travel photography highlights
71
great battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
73
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography info
Nikon W300 Landscape photography info
52
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery power (500 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging information
Nikon W300 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Nikon W300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Nikon Coolpix W300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-05-22 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 231 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 photos 280 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $329 $387