Casio EX-10 vs Fujifilm SL300

The following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-10 vs Fujifilm SL300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-10 was introduced 23 months after the Fujifilm SL300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-10 scores versus the Fujifilm SL300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 has physical measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL300 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-10 vs Fujifilm SL300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-10 compared to the Fujifilm SL300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and Fujifilm SL300 is 83 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and Fujifilm SL300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm SL300 will give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 provides a benefit in sensor tech.