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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
Portability
58 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR 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
  • Revealed May 2012
FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS30EXR
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus FujiFilm HS20 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the HS20 EXR (16MP) is very close but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and HS20 EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 17 months later than the HS20 EXR making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the HS20 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 HS20 EXR 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2011Fresher by 17 months
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Casio EX-ZR300

          

          

            
 HS20 EXR EX-ZR300 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 HS20 EXR 
Focus manually  More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with external measurements 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 HS20 EXR has measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR300 versus FujiFilm HS20 EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the HS20 EXR.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and HS20 EXR is 92 and 58 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and HS20 EXR.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The EX-ZR300 includes the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The fresher EX-ZR300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
 FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
39
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
55
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 provides face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography highlights
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography highlights
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (205g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
54
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
 heavier than competitors (730g)
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
 FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Sports photography camera
55
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 great battery pack (500 per charge)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
52
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
 no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography factors
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography factors
71
 great battery pack (500 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (205g)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors (730 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography highlights
52
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 great battery pack (500 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
51
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
 FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Vlogging camera
33
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (205g)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone jack
25
 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic support
 heavier than competitors (730g)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
Alternative name - FinePix HS22 EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-22 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 730g (1.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $600