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Casio EX-FH25 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-FH25 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Released July 2010
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ305
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Casio EX-FH25 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Casio EX-FH25 versus FujiFilm JZ300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was launched 6 months later than the JZ300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-FH25 scores against the JZ300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-FH25 JZ300 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Casio EX-FH25

 JZ300 EX-FH25 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-FH25 JZ300 
ReleasedJuly 2010February 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH25 has outer dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ300 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FH25 versus FujiFilm JZ300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FH25 compared to the JZ300.

Casio EX-FH25 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and JZ300 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH25 and JZ300.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm JZ300 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography details
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography details
35
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (524g)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH25
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH25
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
49
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (524 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography features
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
22
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (524g)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-FH25 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and FujiFilm JZ300
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Otherwise known as - FinePix JZ305
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-06 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524 gr (1.16 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $450 $180