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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm JZ300, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was revealed within a month of the JZ300 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the JZ300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-Z550 JZ300 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Casio EX-Z550

 JZ300 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-Z550 JZ300 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ300 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z550 and the JZ300.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and JZ300 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and JZ300.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z550 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
61
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm JZ300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also referred to as - FinePix JZ305
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-02-02
Body design 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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-45A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $149 $180