Casio EX-Z800 vs FujiFilm JZ300
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Casio EX-Z800 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Announced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Launched February 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305

Casio EX-Z800 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z800 vs FujiFilm JZ300, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z800 was revealed 7 months later than the JZ300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z800 matches up versus the JZ300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z800 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and FujiFilm FinePix JZ300. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the FujiFilm JZ300
EX-Z800 | JZ300 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Casio EX-Z800
JZ300 | EX-Z800 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and FujiFilm JZ300
EX-Z800 | JZ300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z800 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z800 offers exterior dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ300 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z800 vs FujiFilm JZ300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z800 and the JZ300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and JZ300 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and JZ300.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-Z800 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z800 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-Z800 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 |
Also referred to as | - | FinePix JZ305 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-08-03 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
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 | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 2.60 m |
Flash options | 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 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 124 grams (0.27 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") | 97 x 57 x 29mm (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 model | NP-120 | 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, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $150 | $180 |