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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S3200 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
  • Revealed May 2012
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S3250
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 17 months after the S3200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the S3200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the FujiFilm S3200

 EX-ZR300 S3200 
RevealedMay 2012January 2011Newer by 17 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 S3200 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm S3200

 EX-ZR300 S3200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 has external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the FujiFilm S3200 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm S3200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the S3200.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and S3200 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and S3200.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR300 to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography advice
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography highlights
FujiFilm S3200 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with FujiFilm S3200
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography factors
FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography factors
71
great battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery pack (500 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (540g)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and FujiFilm S3200
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300FujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Also called - FinePix S3250
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-22 2011-01-05
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
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
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 540 grams (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 photos 300 photos
Battery format Battery Pack AA
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
Retail cost $329 $190