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Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(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
FujiFilm F300EXR
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 EX-ZR15 F300EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 18 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Casio EX-ZR15

 F300EXR EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and FujiFilm F300EXR

 EX-ZR15 F300EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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no manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography details
FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography details
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (325 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
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better than average battery power (325 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (325 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
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