Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm F300EXR
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Launched July 2010
- Other Name is FinePix F305EXR

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus FujiFilm F300EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and F300EXR (12MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-ZR15 was manufactured 18 months later than the F300EXR which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the F300EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
EX-ZR15 | F300EXR | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Casio EX-ZR15
F300EXR | EX-ZR15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and FujiFilm F300EXR
EX-ZR15 | F300EXR | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the FujiFilm F300EXR has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus FujiFilm F300EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the F300EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and F300EXR is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and F300EXR.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR15 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-ZR15 will show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR15 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR |
Otherwise known as | - | FinePix F305EXR |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | EXR |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176 gr (0.39 lbs) | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 325 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-110 | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $249 | $280 |