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Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z400 versus FujiFilm JZ300, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was manufactured 13 months before the JZ300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z400 matches up versus the JZ300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-Z400 JZ300 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Casio EX-Z400

 JZ300 EX-Z400 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-Z400 JZ300 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ300 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z400 versus FujiFilm JZ300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z400 and the JZ300.

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and JZ300 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and JZ300.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography advice
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z400 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and FujiFilm JZ300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Otherwise known as - FinePix JZ305
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-02-02
Physical type Ultracompact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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-40 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $180