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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2500HD 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
  • Announced May 2012
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and S2500HD (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 23 months after the S2500HD making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the S2500HD with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 EX-ZR300 S2500HD 
LaunchedMay 2012July 2010More modern by 23 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Casio EX-ZR300

 S2500HD EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm S2500HD

 EX-ZR300 S2500HD 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with external 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) whilst the FujiFilm S2500HD has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm S2500HD in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the S2500HD.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and S2500HD is 92 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and S2500HD.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography advice
FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery (500 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
71
good battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography features
FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography features
52
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
good battery (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging information
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging information
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Otherwise known as - FinePix S2600HD
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-22 2010-07-06
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 gr (0.45 lbs) 337 gr (0.74 lbs)
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 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 photos -
Form 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $329 $200