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Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
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Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-S5 versus FujiFilm JZ300, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and JZ300 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was revealed 13 months prior to the JZ300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-S5 grades versus the JZ300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-S5 JZ300 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Casio EX-S5

 JZ300 EX-S5 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-S5 JZ300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ300 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-S5 and the JZ300.

Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and JZ300 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and JZ300.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JZ300 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography details
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography details
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography details
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S5
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography information
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography information
53
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography information
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography information
27
has manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging information
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging information
22
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-S5 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and FujiFilm JZ300
 Casio Exilim EX-S5FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also referred to as - FinePix JZ305
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-02-02
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 100 grams (0.22 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 ID NP-80 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $130 $180