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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm T300

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm T300 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
  • Revealed January 2010
FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix T305
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm T300 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z550 versus FujiFilm T300, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the T300 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was released 18 months earlier than the T300 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm T300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z550 grades vs the T300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the FujiFilm T300

 EX-Z550 T300 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Casio EX-Z550

 T300 EX-Z550 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm T300

 EX-Z550 T300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm T300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 has external measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the FujiFilm T300 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z550 versus FujiFilm T300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the T300.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm T300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and T300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm T300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm T300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and T300.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z550 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm T300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography factors
34
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography information
FujiFilm T300 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography advice
FujiFilm T300 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography features
FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography features
42
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
36
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging info
FujiFilm T300 Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and FujiFilm T300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550FujiFilm FinePix T300
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 FujiFilm FinePix T300
Also called - FinePix T305
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-07-19
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143g (0.32 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 57 x 28mm (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 life - 180 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $149 $250