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Casio EX-ZR300 Review

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    Main Features

    • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 80 - 3200
    • 24-300 mm F3.0-5.9 Zoom Lens
    • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
    • 3" Fixed Type Screen
    • Unknown continuous shooting
    • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video
    • 1000fps High-Speed Video
    • 205g. 105 x 59 x 29 mm
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    Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

    First introduced in May 2012 , Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 is a 16.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 24-300 mm F3.0-5.9 lens.

    Casio EX-ZR300 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Casio EX-ZR300 has an Overall Score of 44/100 and ranked #142 out of 629 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #632 out of 1226 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Specs
    Casio EX-ZR300 weighs 205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz) and has external dimensions of 105 x 59 x 29 mm (4.13 x 2.32 x 1.14″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 29mm, it also has an average thickness.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Casio EX-ZR300 with the dimensions:

    Casio EX-ZR300 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Casio EX-ZR300 Camera Body

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Casio EX-ZR300, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Casio EX-ZR300 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Casio EX-ZR300 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Casio EX-ZR300 with its main competitors:

    Casio EX-ZR300 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs EX-ZR300 Thickness vs EX-ZR300
    Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Camera Casio EX-ZR100
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    204g 1g lighter 29mm equal thickness
    Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Camera Canon M50
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    390g 185g heavier 59mm 30mm thicker
    Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Camera Nikon D300
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    925g 720g heavier 74mm 45mm thicker
    Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Camera Canon SL2
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    453g 248g heavier 70mm 41mm thicker
    Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Camera Ricoh GR III
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    257g 52g heavier 33mm 4mm thicker
    Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Camera Fujifilm JV150
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    126g 79g lighter 21mm 8mm thinner
    Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Camera Kodak M590
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    g 205g lighter 15mm 14mm thinner
    Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Camera Sigma DP1x
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    250g 45g heavier 50mm 21mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Casio EX-ZR300 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor and Photography Features

    Casio EX-ZR300 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Exilim Engine HS processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. EX-ZR300 has a native ISO range of 80 - 3200 but unfortunately, Casio EX-ZR300 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Nikon Coolpix P7800 or Fujifilm X30 in the same price range.

    Casio EX-ZR300 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Casio EX-ZR300's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Casio EX-ZR300 Lens

    Casio EX-ZR300 features a 24-300 mm F3.0-5.9 12.5× zoom lens. This camera offers exceptional wide angle capacity thanks to 24mm focal length on the wide end and remarkable super telephoto reach at 300mm.

    Wide Coverage

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    EX-ZR300
    Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
    Average
    Telezoom

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    EX-ZR300
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f3.00 at 24mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end, and it is slow at the tele end with its max aperture of f5.90.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    EX-ZR300
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    EX-ZR300
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    EX-ZR300 is also equipped with Sensor-shift image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Casio EX-ZR300's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.



    Casio EX-ZR300 LCD

    Casio EX-ZR300 has a Fixed Type 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 461k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    Casio EX-ZR300 back view and LCD

    EX-ZR300 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Nikon Coolpix P7800 (Compare) or Fujifilm X30 (Compare).
    If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

    Casio EX-ZR300 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    You can connect EX-ZR300 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Battery

    Casio EX-ZR300 is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 500 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 255 shots, Casio EX-ZR300 has a good battery life for its class.

    Battery Life Comparison in Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras

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    Fujifilm HS35EXR with its 600shots is the model with longest battery life among Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Check the comparison of Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR or take a look at Longest Battery Life Compact cameras list.

    Casio EX-ZR300 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Camera Casio EX-ZR100
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    1920 x 1080 shots No No No
    Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Camera Canon M50
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    3840 x 2160 235shots Yes Yes Yes
    Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Camera Nikon D300
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    None 1000shots No No No
    Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Camera Canon SL2
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    1920 x 1080 650shots Yes Yes Yes
    Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Camera Ricoh GR III
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    1920 x 1080 shots Yes No No
    Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Camera Fujifilm JV150
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    1280 x 720 shots No No No
    Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Camera Kodak M590
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    1280 x 720 shots No No No
    Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Camera Sigma DP1x
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    320 x 240 shots No No No

    Casio EX-ZR300 Video Features

    With Casio EX-ZR300, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps and save in and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Casio EX-ZR300 will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

    High-Speed Video

    EX-ZR300 features a high speed mode where it captures videos at 1000fps which helps to create slow motion videos. If you shoot a video at a frame rate of 1000fps and play it back at 24fps, the video will be 41.6666666667x slower and longer than normal.

    EX-ZR300 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker.
    Casio EX-ZR300 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Nikon Coolpix P7800 or Fujifilm X30 in a similar price range.

    Casio EX-ZR300 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Casio EX-ZR300 can shoot continuously at max speed of Unknown and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately EX-ZR300 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Casio EX-ZR300 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

    Casio EX-ZR300 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Casio EX-ZR300 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Image Stabilization
    Full HD Video
    461k dots LCD Resolution
    Long Battery Life (500 shots)
    205g Light Body
    Manual Focusing
    Manual Exposure
    24mm Wide Angle Lens
    300mm Good Tele Lens
    12.5X Optical Zoom
    Panorama Shooting
    1000fps High Speed Video
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    No Face Detection Focusing
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 3.200
    Only Unknown Focus Points
    Low Screen Resolution ( 460.8kdots )
    No Environmental Sealing
    Slow Lens at Wide: f3.00
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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    What type of Photography is Casio EX-ZR300 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Casio EX-ZR300 in 5 different photography areas.

    Casio EX-ZR300 for Portrait Photography

    Casio EX-ZR300 has a score of 35 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theEX-ZR300.
    Image Stabilization
    Manual Focus Mode
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Casio EX-ZR300 for Portrait Photography

    Casio EX-ZR300 for Street Photography

    Casio EX-ZR300 has a score of 69 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Manual Focus Mode
    Live-view
    Image Stabilization
    24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Small Body
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Casio EX-ZR300 for Street Photography

    Casio EX-ZR300 for Sports Photography

    Casio EX-ZR300 has a score of 24 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theEX-ZR300.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    Image Stabilization
    300 mm Tele Lens
    Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
    Environmental Sealings
    Unknown Focus Points
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Casio EX-ZR300 for Sports Photography

    Casio EX-ZR300 for Daily Photography

    Casio EX-ZR300 has a score of 61 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    205g
    12.5X Optical Zoom
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Casio EX-ZR300 for Daily Photography

    Casio EX-ZR300 for Landscape Photography

    Casio EX-ZR300 has a score of 26 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theEX-ZR300.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Casio EX-ZR300 for Landscape Photography
    Casio EX-ZR300 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Casio EX-ZR300 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Casio EX-ZR300 alternatives.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Casio EX-ZR300
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    Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Casio
    Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
    Announced 2012-05-22
    Body Type Compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 24-300 mm (12.5×)
    Max Aperture F3.0-5.9
    Macro Focus Range 1cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Technology Super Clear TFT color LCD
    Screen Size 3"
    Screen Resolution 461k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 15s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/2000s
    Continuous Shooting n/a
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 4.70 m
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type BSI-CMOS
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 16 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456
    Max Native ISO 3,200
    Min Native ISO 80
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points Unknown
    Number of Cross Focus Points 0
    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)
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Eye-Fi Connected
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 205g
    Physical Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm
    Battery Life 500 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model NP-130
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Storage Slots 1


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