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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8200

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8200 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 S8200
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Fujifilm S8200

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm S8200 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Fujifilm S8200 EX-ZR300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2012Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S8200

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm S8200 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8200
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Fujifilm S8200
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography information
Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography information
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (500 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography info
71
great battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than others (205 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8200
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than others (670 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S8200
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Fujifilm FinePix S8200
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