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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm Z30 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 Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm Z30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR300 was brought out 3 years later than the Fujifilm Z30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the Fujifilm Z30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Fujifilm Z30

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedMay 2012February 2009Fresher by 40 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Fujifilm Z30 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm Z30

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm Z30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got outside 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 Z30 has sizing of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm Z30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the Fujifilm Z30.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm Z30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm Z30.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography highlights
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography factors
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
lighter than others in class (110g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography factors
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (500 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography features
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography features
71
better than average battery (500 shots)
lighter than others in class (205g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
56
lighter than others in class (110g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography highlights
52
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery (500 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging info
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
25
lighter than others in class (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm Z30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Fujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-22 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 3 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $150