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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 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 JZ300
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-ZR300 JZ300 
IntroducedMay 2012February 2010More recent by 28 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 JZ300 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-ZR300 JZ300 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and JZ300 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography features
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography features
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than competitors (205g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
61
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography advice
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm JZ300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
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