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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Released September 2012
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus FujiFilm JZ300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and JZ300 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 2 years after the JZ300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the JZ300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-ZR1000 JZ300 
RevealedSeptember 2012February 2010More modern by 33 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 JZ300 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-ZR1000 JZ300 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ300 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus FujiFilm JZ300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the JZ300.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and JZ300 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and JZ300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR1000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (255g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
50
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography factors
70
good battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than average (255 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery power (470 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (255g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and FujiFilm JZ300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Other name - FinePix JZ305
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-25 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 life 470 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $572 $180