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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR 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
  • Launched May 2012
Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) is pretty close but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") come with different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 11 months after the Fujifilm F550 EXR so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
ReleasedMay 2012July 2011More modern by 11 months
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Casio EX-ZR300

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F550 EXR EX-ZR300 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm F550 EXR

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has outside 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 F550 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm F550 EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 92 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR300 contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The more recent EX-ZR300 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

            Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
39
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
39
 MP count good (16MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography factors
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography factors
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
69
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than competition (215g)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
55
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 good battery life (500 per charge)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
52
 incredible zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 tiny sensor (1/2")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography features
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography features
71
 good battery life (500 shots)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than competition (215 grams)
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great reach (360mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
52
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 good battery life (500 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
 decently wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor (1/2")
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Fujifilm F550 EXR
33
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic jack
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (215 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm F550 EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-22 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVI MPEG4
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 215g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 39
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 158
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $329 $450