Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm F800EXR
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
- Released July 2012
- Superseded the Fujifilm F770EXR
- Updated by Fujifilm F900EXR

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Fujifilm F800EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) is pretty close but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-ZR300 was launched 2 months earlier than the Fujifilm F800EXR and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the Fujifilm F800EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Fujifilm F800EXR
EX-ZR300 | Fujifilm F800EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Casio EX-ZR300
Fujifilm F800EXR | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm F800EXR
EX-ZR300 | Fujifilm F800EXR | |||
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Released | May 2012 | ![]() | July 2012 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 features outer 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 F800EXR has specifications of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Fujifilm F800EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm F800EXR is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm F800EXR.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-ZR300 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF harder.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-05-22 | 2012-07-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | EXR |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
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 focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205g (0.45 lb) | 232g (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 143 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | 300 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | NP-50A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $329 | $330 |