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Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JX305
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JX300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was released 13 months later than the JX300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the JX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the FujiFilm JX300

 EX-ZR15 JX300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 JX300 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and FujiFilm JX300

 EX-ZR15 JX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides physical 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) whilst the FujiFilm JX300 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the JX300.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and JX300 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and JX300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR15 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography info
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than others (130g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography features
FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography features
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (325 shots)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery pack (325 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than others (130 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (325 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (180 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging advice
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and FujiFilm JX300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15FujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Also called as - FinePix JX305
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1800 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 130 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 325 photographs 180 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $110