Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8300
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Revealed January 2013
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In this article, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the Fujifilm S8300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Fujifilm S8300
| EX-ZR300 | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Casio EX-ZR300
| Fujifilm S8300 | EX-ZR300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | May 2012 | Fresher by 7 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S8300
| EX-ZR300 | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has external measurements 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 S8300 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the Fujifilm S8300.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S8300 is 92 and 61 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S8300.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | FujiFilm |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| 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) | 24-1008mm (42.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.9-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 0cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dots |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/7000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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) | 670 grams (1.48 lb) |
| 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 All around 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 type | 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 | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $329 | $200 |