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Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JX305
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Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm JX300, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was brought out 24 months earlier than the JX300 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z400 matches up against the JX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the FujiFilm JX300

 EX-Z400 JX300 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Casio EX-Z400

 JX300 EX-Z400 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and FujiFilm JX300

 EX-Z400 JX300 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the FujiFilm JX300 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm JX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the JX300.

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and JX300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and JX300.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JX300 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography highlights
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography info
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
65
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (180 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging features
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and FujiFilm JX300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400FujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Also Known as - FinePix JX305
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1800 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 life - 180 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD / SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $110