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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
50
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S 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
  • Announced May 2012
Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2021
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Fujifilm GFX 100S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) possess totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR300 was announced 9 years prior to the Fujifilm GFX 100S and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm GFX 100S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR300 grades vs the Fujifilm GFX 100S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm GFX 100S 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Fujifilm GFX 100S EX-ZR300 
RevealedJanuary 2021May 2012Fresher by 105 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k461kSharper display (+1899k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm GFX 100S

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm GFX 100S 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys 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) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S has dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Fujifilm GFX 100S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the Fujifilm GFX 100S.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm GFX 100S is 92 and 55 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm GFX 100S.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR300 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will offer more detail with its extra 86MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
97
manual focus
fantastic resolution (102 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography features
Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather sealing
heavier than competitors (900 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (500 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
91
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (102 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography advice
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great battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than others (205g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
fantastic resolution (102 megapixels)
heavier than competitors (900 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
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manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
93
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (102 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (900 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm GFX 100S
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Fujifilm GFX 100S
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Fujifilm GFX 100S
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-05-22 2021-01-27
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 102 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 11648 x 8736
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 425
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Fujifilm G
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 13
Crop factor 5.8 0.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 900g (1.98 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4")
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 pictures 460 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-W235
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One Two
Retail price $329 $5,999