Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ500
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the FujiFilm JZ500
EX-ZR300 | JZ500 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Casio EX-ZR300
JZ500 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm JZ500
EX-ZR300 | JZ500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | |
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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 |