Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P300

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon P300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and P300 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was released 21 months after the P300 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR700 grades vs the P300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Nikon Coolpix P300. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon P300 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the P300.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and P300 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and P300.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR700 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR700 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.