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Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
  • Released January 2012
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JZ300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and JZ300 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was launched 24 months later than the JZ300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the JZ300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-ZR15 JZ300 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 JZ300 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-ZR15 JZ300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ300 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the JZ300.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and JZ300 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and JZ300.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography information
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (325 shots)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography highlights
67
great battery (325 per charge)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography information
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery (325 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and FujiFilm JZ300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Alternate name - FinePix JZ305
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $249 $180