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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 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 JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 24 months later than the JZ500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the JZ500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 EX-ZR300 JZ500 
IntroducedMay 2012June 2010More recent by 24 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 JZ500 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm JZ500

 EX-ZR300 JZ500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ500 has specifications 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 vs FujiFilm JZ500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the JZ500.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and JZ500 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and JZ500.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography information
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography information
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography details
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery (500 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery (500 per charge)
lighter than others (205 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography highlights
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging information
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm JZ500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also referred to as - FinePix JZ505
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-22 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
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 images -
Style of battery 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
Price at launch $329 $230