Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8200
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8200 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Announced January 2013

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8200 Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR300 was launched 7 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the Fujifilm S8200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Fujifilm S8200
EX-ZR300 | Fujifilm S8200 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Casio EX-ZR300
Fujifilm S8200 | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2012 | Fresher by 7 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S8200
EX-ZR300 | Fujifilm S8200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8200 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 features external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8200 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the Fujifilm S8200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S8200 is 92 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8200 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S8200.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files though you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Fujifilm FinePix S8200 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-05-22 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dots |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 205g (0.45 lbs) | 670g (1.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") |
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 shots | - |
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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $329 | $450 |