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Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Released November 2009
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-G1 versus FujiFilm JZ300, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was brought out 2 months prior to the JZ300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-G1 grades vs the JZ300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-G1 JZ300 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Casio EX-G1

 JZ300 EX-G1 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-G1 JZ300 
ReleasedNovember 2009February 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ300 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-G1 vs the JZ300.

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and JZ300 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and JZ300.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography information
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography highlights
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weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
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weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
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weather proof
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
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wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and FujiFilm JZ300
 Casio Exilim EX-G1FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Alternative name - FinePix JZ305
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-11-18 2010-02-02
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 154g (0.34 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 ID NP-800 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $61 $180