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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S1600

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S1600 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
  • Introduced May 2012
FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1770
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus FujiFilm S1600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and S1600 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 2 years after the S1600 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the S1600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the FujiFilm S1600

 EX-ZR300 S1600 
AnnouncedMay 2012February 2010More modern by 28 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 S1600 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm S1600

 EX-ZR300 S1600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the FujiFilm S1600 has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR300 versus FujiFilm S1600 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the S1600.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S1600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and S1600 is 92 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S1600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and S1600.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S1600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography factors
FujiFilm S1600 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Sports photography camera
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
71
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
lighter than competitors (205g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography info
FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography info
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with FujiFilm S1600
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm S1600
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300FujiFilm FinePix S1600
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 FujiFilm FinePix S1600
Alternate name - FinePix S1770
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-22 2010-02-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 337 gr (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $329 $130