Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S1

Following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 19 months prior to the Fujifilm S1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the Fujifilm S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Fujifilm FinePix S1. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Fujifilm S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 features physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1 has specifications of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the Fujifilm S1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S1 is 92 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.