Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR300
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![Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100/Casio-EX-FC100-front.jpg)
![Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300/Casio-EX-ZR300-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed May 2012
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview
Let's look closer at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Casio. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The EX-FC100 was announced 4 years earlier than the EX-ZR300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-FC100 grades against the EX-ZR300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR300. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Casio EX-ZR300
EX-FC100 | EX-ZR300 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-FC100
EX-ZR300 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 41 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-ZR300
EX-FC100 | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR300 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the EX-ZR300.
![Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and EX-ZR300 is 94 and 92 respectively.
![Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and EX-ZR300.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to deliver more detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
![Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2012-05-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Exilim Engine HS |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 | 9MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Max aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 | - | 500 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $300 | $329 |