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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm SL300 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm SL300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled within a month of the Fujifilm SL300 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR15 scores against the Fujifilm SL300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Fujifilm SL300

 EX-ZR15 Fujifilm SL300 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 Fujifilm SL300 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm SL300

 EX-ZR15 Fujifilm SL300 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 features external 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 SL300 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm SL300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the Fujifilm SL300.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm SL300 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm SL300.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL300
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Fujifilm SL300
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography features
Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (325 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography advice
67
good battery pack (325 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (510g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm SL300 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (325 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging details
Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others (510 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm SL300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Fujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-09 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.39 lbs) 510 grams (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $249 $280