Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm F300EXR
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm F300EXR, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor size.

The EX-Z550 was brought out 6 months before the F300EXR so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the F300EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
EX-Z550 | F300EXR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Casio EX-Z550
F300EXR | EX-Z550 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm F300EXR
EX-Z550 | F300EXR | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 features physical measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm F300EXR has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm F300EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the F300EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and F300EXR is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and F300EXR.
To sum up, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z550 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Casio EX-Z550 will resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR |
Also Known as | - | FinePix F305EXR |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 143 gr (0.32 lbs) | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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-50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $149 | $280 |