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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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 S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 3 months prior to the Fujifilm S8300 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the Fujifilm S8300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Fujifilm S8300

 EX-ZR1000 Fujifilm S8300 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 Fujifilm S8300 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm S8300

 EX-ZR1000 Fujifilm S8300 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2013Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8300 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Fujifilm S8300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the Fujifilm S8300.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm S8300 is 90 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm S8300.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos although you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography factors
43
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8300
50
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery power (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography features
70
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography information
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm S8300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Fujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-25 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/7000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 255 gr (0.56 lb) 670 gr (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $572 $200