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Casio EX-Z2000 vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z2000 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix F305EXR
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z2000 vs FujiFilm F300EXR, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z2000 was introduced 6 months earlier than the F300EXR and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z2000 scores against the F300EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 EX-Z2000 F300EXR 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Casio EX-Z2000

 F300EXR EX-Z2000 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and FujiFilm F300EXR

 EX-Z2000 F300EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z2000 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the FujiFilm F300EXR has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the F300EXR.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and F300EXR is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and F300EXR.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z2000 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-Z2000 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
34
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography information
FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (152 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography details
FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography info
FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography info
62
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (152g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (152g)
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
Also called as - FinePix F305EXR
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-07-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-110 NP-50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $280