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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2012
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm AV250, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the AV250 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 17 months later than the AV250 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the AV250 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the FujiFilm AV250

 EX-ZR300 AV250 
RevealedMay 2012January 2011Fresher by 17 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 AV250 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm AV250

 EX-ZR300 AV250 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the FujiFilm AV250 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm AV250 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the AV250.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and AV250 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and AV250.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZR300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography information
FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
71
better than average battery life (500 shots)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
52
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
very good max aperture (f)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
26
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm AV250
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300FujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Also called - FinePix AV255
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-22 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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 focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 500 shots 180 shots
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $329 $160