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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JZ100 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
  • Revealed May 2012
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JZ100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 5 months later than the Fujifilm JZ100 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the Fujifilm JZ100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm JZ100 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Fujifilm JZ100 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm JZ100

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm JZ100 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. 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 JZ100 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JZ100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the Fujifilm JZ100.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm JZ100 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm JZ100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography info
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography features
Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competitors (205g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography features
52
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ100
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm JZ100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-22 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 129 gr (0.28 lbs)
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 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $190