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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S2 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
  • Announced May 2012
Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2002
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 9 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the Fujifilm S2 Pro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
LaunchedMay 2012August 2002More recent by 120 months
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution461k117kCrisper display (+344k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Fujifilm S2 Pro EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Fujifilm S2 Pro has measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 92 and 56 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

All in all, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR300 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Casio EX-ZR300 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR300 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (850 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography features
Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography features
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
lighter than competitors (850 grams)
weather sealing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography details
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging information
Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging information
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Announced 2012-05-22 2002-08-02
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4256 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 1.8 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 117k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 92 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 850 gr (1.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $2,000