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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S1800

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S1800 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
  • Introduced May 2012
FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1880
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S1800 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm S1800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and S1800 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was released 2 years later than the S1800 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the S1800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the FujiFilm S1800

 EX-ZR300 S1800 
LaunchedMay 2012February 2010Fresher by 28 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 S1800 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm S1800

 EX-ZR300 S1800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S1800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S1800 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm S1800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the S1800.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S1800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and S1800 is 92 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S1800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S1800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and S1800.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S1800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography highlights
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography advice
FujiFilm S1800 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography info
71
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
36
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm S1800
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300FujiFilm FinePix S1800
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 FujiFilm FinePix S1800
Alternate name - FinePix S1880
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-22 2010-02-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 337 grams (0.74 lbs)
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 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $329 $180