Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ300
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35 Features
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93 Imaging
35 Features
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Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and FujiFilm FinePix JZ300. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the FujiFilm JZ300
EX-G1 | JZ300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Casio EX-G1
JZ300 | EX-G1 | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and FujiFilm JZ300
EX-G1 | JZ300 | |||
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Released | November 2009 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Examine the Casio EX-G1 versus FujiFilm JZ300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | |
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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 |