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Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2009
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
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Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z33 and FujiFilm JZ300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was manufactured 5 months prior to the JZ300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z33 scores versus the JZ300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-Z33 JZ300 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Casio EX-Z33

 JZ300 EX-Z33 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-Z33 JZ300 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ300 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the JZ300.

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and JZ300 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and JZ300.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JZ300 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography details
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (106g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography highlights
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lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography features
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (106g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography features
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography features
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manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
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lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and FujiFilm JZ300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Other name - FinePix JZ305
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 grams (0.23 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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-82 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $120 $180