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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2800HD 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
  • Revealed May 2012
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2900HD
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 2 years after the S2800HD which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the S2800HD in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 EX-ZR300 S2800HD 
LaunchedMay 2012February 2010More modern by 28 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Casio EX-ZR300

 S2800HD EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm S2800HD

 EX-ZR300 S2800HD 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2800HD has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the S2800HD.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and S2800HD is 92 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and S2800HD.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography highlights
FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (500 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography advice
71
great battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography features
FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery power (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
42
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Alternative name - FinePix S2900HD
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-22 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 437 grams (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $329 $260