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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S1500 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 S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 3 years after the Fujifilm S1500 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the Fujifilm S1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Fujifilm S1500

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm S1500 
AnnouncedMay 2012February 2009More modern by 40 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Fujifilm S1500 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S1500

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm S1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1500 has measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S1500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the Fujifilm S1500.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S1500 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S1500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography features
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
no manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Fujifilm S1500
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Sports photography camera
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (500 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
very long reach (396mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S1500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Fujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-22 2009-02-17
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 345 gr (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $329 $200