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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67 Imaging
38 Features
37 Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 5 months later than the Fujifilm S4200 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the Fujifilm S4200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Fujifilm S4200

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm S4200 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S4200 EX-ZR300 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S4200

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm S4200 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4200 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S4200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the Fujifilm S4200.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S4200 is 92 and 67 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S4200.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR300 to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography info
40
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
36
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
Fujifilm S4200 Street photography info
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (205 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
43
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 more heavy than average in class (543g)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography highlights
55
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 great battery power (500 CIPA)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
47
 great zoom range (24-576mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography information
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography information
71
 great battery power (500 CIPA)
 lighter than average (205g)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
 good megapixels (14MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great reach (576mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average in class (543 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
52
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 great battery power (500 CIPA)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
41
 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Fujifilm S4200
33
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (205 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone jack
24
 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection autofocus
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone support
 more heavy than average in class (543g)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S4200
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Fujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-22 2012-01-05
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 lb) 543 grams (1.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $200