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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S9800 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
  • Announced May 2012
Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 3 years before the Fujifilm S9800 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the Fujifilm S9800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Fujifilm S9800

					

					

						
 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm S9800 
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Casio EX-ZR300

					

					

						
 Fujifilm S9800 EX-ZR300 
RevealedJanuary 2015May 2012More recent by 32 months
Selfie screen  Take selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S9800

					

					

						
 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm S9800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with physical measurements 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 S9800 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S9800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the Fujifilm S9800.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S9800 is 92 and 61 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Generally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S9800.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you should take the launch date  of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

						Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
 Fujifilm S9800 as a Portrait photography camera
39
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
37
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography details
Fujifilm S9800 Street photography details
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (205g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 more heavy than competition in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography info
Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography info
55
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
53
 amazing zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
 Fujifilm S9800 as a Travel photography camera
71
 better than average battery power (500 per charge)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 really wide (24mm)
 great reach (1200mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (670g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography factors
52
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 better than average battery power (500 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
42
 really wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Fujifilm S9800
33
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (205g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no mic port
57
 really wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 lack of external microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S9800
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Fujifilm S9800
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Fujifilm S9800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-22 2015-01-14
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
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 distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
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) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 670g (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $329 $299