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Casio EX-Z450 vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z450 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2009
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR
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Casio EX-Z450 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z450 and FujiFilm F300EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z450 was unveiled 11 months prior to the F300EXR so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the F300EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 EX-Z450 F300EXR 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Casio EX-Z450

 F300EXR EX-Z450 
AnnouncedJuly 2010August 2009Newer by 11 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and FujiFilm F300EXR

 EX-Z450 F300EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys outer measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm F300EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the F300EXR.

Casio EX-Z450 vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and F300EXR is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and F300EXR.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-Z450 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography information
FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (128 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography information
FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography information
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
63
lighter than competition (215 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography advice
36
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
38
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging info
FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-Z450 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
Otherwise known as - FinePix F305EXR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-18 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 215g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $229 $280