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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59 Imaging
39 Features
59 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR 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
  • Launched May 2012
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Older Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) is relatively similar but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") possess different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR300 was released 5 months later than the Fujifilm HS30EXR which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the Fujifilm HS30EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Casio EX-ZR300

          

          

            
 Fujifilm HS30EXR EX-ZR300 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm HS30EXR

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 features external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS30EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 92 and 59 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm HS30EXR.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR300 offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging.

            Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography highlights
39
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
55
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
 very small sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
 Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (205g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
55
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 more heavy than average (687 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
 Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Sports photography camera
55
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (500 shots)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
52
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
71
 good battery pack (500 shots)
 lighter than average in class (205 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average (687 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
52
 focusing manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 good battery pack (500 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
51
 manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 supports RAW files
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging features
33
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (205 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no external mic support
28
 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has external microphone jack
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than average (687g)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-22 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 687 gr (1.51 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $329 $430