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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II 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 X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released September 2021
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T30
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Fujifilm X-T30 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR300 was released 10 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-T30 II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the Fujifilm X-T30 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Fujifilm X-T30 II EX-ZR300 
ReleasedSeptember 2021May 2012Fresher by 113 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k461kCrisper display (+579k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm X-T30 II

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers exterior 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 X-T30 II has specifications of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Fujifilm X-T30 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the Fujifilm X-T30 II.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm X-T30 II is 92 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm X-T30 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR300 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will show greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
83
manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (500 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
80
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 shots)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
71
great battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
80
great battery power (380 shots)
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (26MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography info
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery life (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging information
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no mic jack
37
touchscreen
has face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm X-T30 II
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Fujifilm X-T30 II
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Fujifilm X-T30 II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-05-22 2021-09-02
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Number of focus points - 425
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 62
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 900 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 383g (0.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9")
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 photos 380 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $329 $900