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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JX550 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 JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JX550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 5 months after the Fujifilm JX550 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the Fujifilm JX550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Fujifilm JX550

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm JX550 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Fujifilm JX550 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm JX550

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm JX550 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX550 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the Fujifilm JX550.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm JX550 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography details
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography information
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than others in class (113g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography highlights
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography info
71
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (205g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
34
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm JX550
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-22 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel
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 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $329 $200