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Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-FS10 versus Casio EX-ZR300, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Casio. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was manufactured 4 years before the EX-ZR300 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FS10 scores against the EX-ZR300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-FS10 EX-ZR300 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-FS10

 EX-ZR300 EX-FS10 
RevealedMay 2012January 2009More modern by 41 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-FS10 EX-ZR300 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FS10 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR300 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FS10 versus Casio EX-ZR300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FS10 vs the EX-ZR300.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and EX-ZR300 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and EX-ZR300.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to give you more detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography advice
25
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FS10
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
better than average battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competitors (205g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography factors
26
focusing manually
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
52
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Casio EX-ZR300
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-05-22
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 NP-130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $329