Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8300
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Fujifilm S8300
EX-ZR1000 | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
Fujifilm S8300 | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm S8300
EX-ZR1000 | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | |
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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 |