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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(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
FujiFilm F300EXR
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 EX-Z550 F300EXR 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Casio EX-Z550

 F300EXR EX-Z550 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm F300EXR

 EX-Z550 F300EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography features
FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography features
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manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography info
FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
63
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography factors
42
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging information
FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging information
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
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