Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm Z300
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
16 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
16 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm Z300 Key Specs
Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed November 2009
Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
- 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
- Released June 2009
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Below is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-G1 versus Fujifilm Z300, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-G1 was introduced 6 months later than the Fujifilm Z300 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-G1 matches up against the Fujifilm Z300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Fujifilm FinePix Z300. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Fujifilm Z300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Fujifilm Z300
| EX-G1 | Fujifilm Z300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Casio EX-G1
| Fujifilm Z300 | EX-G1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Fujifilm Z300
| EX-G1 | Fujifilm Z300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2009 |  | June 2009 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm Z300 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 provides outside measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z300 has dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-G1 versus Fujifilm Z300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-G1 vs the Fujifilm Z300.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and Fujifilm Z300 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm Z300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and Fujifilm Z300.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-G1 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.
Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z300 as a Portrait photography camera
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Casio EX-G1 Sports photography details
Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography details
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Casio EX-G1 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography advice
environment proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
offers touch to focus
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography details
focusing manually
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z300 as a Vlogging camera
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
Photography Glossary
Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm Z300 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | FujiFilm |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Fujifilm FinePix Z300 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-11-18 | 2009-06-12 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/3.9-6.4 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 9cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.40 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 154 grams (0.34 pounds) | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") | 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 | NP-800 | NP-45 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $61 | $0 |
