Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm AV250
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm AV250 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm FinePix AV250. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and FujiFilm AV250 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the FujiFilm AV250
EX-ZR300 | AV250 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Casio EX-ZR300
AV250 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm AV250
EX-ZR300 | AV250 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | |
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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 |