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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JX300 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 JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JX305
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm JX300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 17 months later than the JX300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the JX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the FujiFilm JX300

 EX-ZR300 JX300 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2011Fresher by 17 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 JX300 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm JX300

 EX-ZR300 JX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the FujiFilm JX300 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the JX300.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and JX300 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and JX300.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR300 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography features
FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography features
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (500 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than competition in class (130g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography information
FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography information
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery power (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (180 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm JX300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300FujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Alternate name - FinePix JX305
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-22 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1800 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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, 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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photos 180 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $329 $110