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Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm Z300

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
16 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
Portability
95 Imaging
32 Features
21 Overall
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Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm Z300 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
  • Revealed November 2009
Fujifilm Z300
(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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Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm Z300 Overview

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").

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The 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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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 size3"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 
ReleasedNovember 2009June 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm Z300 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
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 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
 Fujifilm Z300 as a Portrait photography camera
27
 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
19
 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 Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
53
 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)
59
 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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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-G1 Sports photography details
Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography details
23
 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
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 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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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-G1 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography advice
54
 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)
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 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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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography details
31
 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
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 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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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
 Fujifilm Z300 as a Vlogging camera
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 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)
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 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)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm Z300 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Fujifilm Z300
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Fujifilm 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