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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm SL1000 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
  • Launched May 2012
Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 7 months earlier than the Fujifilm SL1000 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the Fujifilm SL1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm SL1000 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Fujifilm SL1000 EX-ZR300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 7 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm SL1000

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm SL1000 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 has 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 SL1000 has proportions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Fujifilm SL1000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the Fujifilm SL1000.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm SL1000 is 92 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm SL1000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm SL1000.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR300 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm SL1000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography info
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
MP count good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm SL1000 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (659g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm SL1000 as a Sports photography camera
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery (500 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (350 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography info
Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography info
71
great battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
54
great battery pack (350 shots)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (659 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL1000
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery (500 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
48
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Fujifilm SL1000
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (659g)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm SL1000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-22 2013-01-07
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 659 grams (1.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8")
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 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $329 $600