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Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Casio EX-ZR300
(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
  • Launched May 2012
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FH100 and Casio EX-ZR300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Casio. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was manufactured 23 months prior to the EX-ZR300 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-FH100 matches up versus the EX-ZR300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-FH100 EX-ZR300 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-FH100

 EX-ZR300 EX-FH100 
LaunchedMay 2012June 2010Newer by 23 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-FH100 EX-ZR300 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH100 provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR300 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FH100 and Casio EX-ZR300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FH100 and the EX-ZR300.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and EX-ZR300 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and EX-ZR300.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to give extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
35
has manual focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography advice
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH100
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
56
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than average (205g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Casio EX-ZR300
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2012-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 NP-130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $299 $329