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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8400W 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 S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced March 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8400W Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 10 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8400W so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the Fujifilm S8400W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm S8400W 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Fujifilm S8400W EX-ZR300 
IntroducedMarch 2013May 2012Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S8400W

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm S8400W 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys physical dimensions 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 S8400W has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S8400W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the Fujifilm S8400W.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8400W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S8400W is 92 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8400W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images although you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8400W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography features
Fujifilm S8400W Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery life (500 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8400W
71
great battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1056mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (670g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery life (500 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8400W
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (670 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S8400W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-22 2013-03-22
Body design 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 measurements 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 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1056mm (44.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 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 format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 670 gr (1.48 lbs)
Physical 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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $329 $300