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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro 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
  • Launched May 2012
Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2000
  • Successor is Fujifilm S2 Pro
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S1 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 11 years after the Fujifilm S1 Pro which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR300 grades vs the Fujifilm S1 Pro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
RevealedMay 2012August 2000More modern by 144 months
Screen sizing3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution461k200kCrisper screen (+261k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Fujifilm S1 Pro EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S1 Pro

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1 Pro has specifications of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 92 and 56 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR300 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Casio EX-ZR300 will offer extra detail with its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography details
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography details
Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (820g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography highlights
71
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than average (205g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
46
lighter than competition (820g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S1 Pro
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Launched 2012-05-22 2000-08-08
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3040 x 2016
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 320
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 200k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 820 grams (1.81 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $329 $2,000