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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67 Imaging
38 Features
39 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm SL300 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
  • Released May 2012
Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 5 months after the Fujifilm SL300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the Fujifilm SL300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Fujifilm SL300

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm SL300 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 Fujifilm SL300 EX-ZR300 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm SL300

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm SL300 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL300 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm SL300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the Fujifilm SL300.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm SL300 is 92 and 67 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm SL300.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography highlights
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 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
38
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 provides face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Fujifilm SL300
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (205g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
43
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Fujifilm SL300
55
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 good battery power (500 shots)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
47
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
 Fujifilm SL300 as a Travel photography camera
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 good battery power (500 per charge)
 lighter than competitors (205g)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography advice
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 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 good battery power (500 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging info
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 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (205 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone support
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection autofocus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm SL300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Fujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-22 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 510 grams (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 shots 300 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $329 $280