Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ300
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm JZ300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and JZ300 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe EX-ZR300 was announced 2 years later than the JZ300 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the JZ300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & FujiFilm FinePix JZ300. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the FujiFilm JZ300
EX-ZR300 | JZ300 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | February 2010 | More recent by 28 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Casio EX-ZR300
JZ300 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm JZ300
EX-ZR300 | JZ300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ300 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm JZ300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the JZ300.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and JZ300 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and JZ300.
To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR300 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 |
Also referred to as | - | FinePix JZ305 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-05-22 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
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) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 2.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205g (0.45 pounds) | 168g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | NP-45A |
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, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $329 | $180 |