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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm Z35

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm Z35 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
  • Introduced May 2012
Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm Z35 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm Z35, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR300 was announced 2 years after the Fujifilm Z35 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the Fujifilm Z35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Fujifilm Z35

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedMay 2012July 2009More modern by 35 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Fujifilm Z35 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm Z35

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm Z35 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm Z35 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z35 has dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm Z35 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the Fujifilm Z35.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm Z35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm Z35 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm Z35 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm Z35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm Z35.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR300 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm Z35 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
lighter than others in class (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography highlights
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (500 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
71
great battery (500 per charge)
lighter than others (205g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
56
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography advice
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
25
lighter than others in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm Z35
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Fujifilm FinePix Z35
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Fujifilm FinePix Z35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-22 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 3 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.10 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
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $329 $130