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Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR100 and FujiFilm F300EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR100 was released 13 months after the F300EXR making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the F300EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 EX-ZR100 F300EXR 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2010More modern by 13 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Casio EX-ZR100

 F300EXR EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and FujiFilm F300EXR

 EX-ZR100 F300EXR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the FujiFilm F300EXR has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR100 and FujiFilm F300EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the F300EXR.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and F300EXR is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and F300EXR.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR100 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh tougher. The newer EX-ZR100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography advice
FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography highlights
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
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lighter than competition in class (204g)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography highlights
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging information
FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging information
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
Other name - FinePix F305EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $280