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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
71
Overall
51

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS50 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
  • Revealed May 2012
Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") use different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 7 months before the Fujifilm HS50 EXR so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR EX-ZR300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2012More modern by 7 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 features outer 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 HS50 EXR has measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 92 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR300 offers the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh trickier. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than competitors (808 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography details
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
62
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (500 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography highlights
71
good battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
good battery (500 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (808g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
52
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
good battery (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
59
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (808g)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-22 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS EXR Processor II
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 808g (1.78 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 500 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $329 $500