Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZR300
96 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR300. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Casio EX-ZR300
EX-FS10 | EX-ZR300 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-FS10
EX-ZR300 | EX-FS10 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 41 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Casio EX-ZR300
EX-FS10 | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | |
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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 |