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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon W300

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Launched January 2013
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-ZR400 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon W300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the W300 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR400 scores vs the W300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Nikon W300

 EX-ZR400 W300 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 W300 EX-ZR400 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2013More modern by 52 months
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon W300

 EX-ZR400 W300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 has outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon W300 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the W300.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and W300 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and W300.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images however you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR400 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography features
Nikon W300 Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography info
Nikon W300 Sports photography info
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Nikon W300
71
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than average (205 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
73
weather proofing
has bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
48
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging information
Nikon W300 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon W300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Nikon Coolpix W300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-29 2017-05-31
Body design 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 231 gr (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 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 photos 280 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $387