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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JZ200

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JZ200 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
  • Announced May 2012
Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm JZ200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 5 months later than the Fujifilm JZ200 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the Fujifilm JZ200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm JZ200 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Fujifilm JZ200 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm JZ200

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm JZ200 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys external measurements 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 JZ200 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the Fujifilm JZ200.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JZ200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm JZ200 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JZ200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm JZ200.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you need to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JZ200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JZ200 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (135g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ200
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm JZ200 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than others in class (205g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than average (135 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography features
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery pack (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm JZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm JZ200
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Fujifilm FinePix JZ200
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 135 grams (0.30 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $0