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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AX355
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm AX350, 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 AX350 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 17 months later than the AX350 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the AX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the FujiFilm AX350

 EX-ZR300 AX350 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2011More recent by 17 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 AX350 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm AX350

 EX-ZR300 AX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the FujiFilm AX350 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm AX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the AX350.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and AX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm AX350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and AX350.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR300 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm AX350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography advice
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography info
FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography info
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (500 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography features
FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography features
71
great battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than average in class (205g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
52
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging factors
FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm AX350
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300FujiFilm FinePix AX350
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 FujiFilm FinePix AX350
Also called - FinePix AX355
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-22 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 33-165mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical 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 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 500 photos 180 photos
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $329 $0