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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon W300

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2017
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon W300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was manufactured 5 years prior to the W300 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR700 matches up versus the W300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Nikon W300

 EX-ZR700 W300 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 W300 EX-ZR700 
AnnouncedMay 2017January 2013More recent by 52 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon W300

 EX-ZR700 W300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon W300 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by 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 use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the W300.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and W300 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and W300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR700 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Nikon W300
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Nikon W300
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography info
Nikon W300 Sports photography info
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery (470 shots)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Travel photography with Nikon W300
71
good battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
73
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography info
Nikon W300 Landscape photography info
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
48
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging info
Nikon W300 Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon W300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Nikon Coolpix W300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-29 2017-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 231g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 pictures 280 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $370 $387