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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm XP80

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Fujifilm XP80 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm XP80 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
  • Launched May 2012
Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP70
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP90
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm XP80 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm XP80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR300 was announced 3 years before the Fujifilm XP80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the Fujifilm XP80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Fujifilm XP80

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm XP80 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Fujifilm XP80 EX-ZR300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015May 2012More recent by 32 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm XP80

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm XP80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm XP80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP80 has measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm XP80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the Fujifilm XP80.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm XP80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm XP80 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm XP80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm XP80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm XP80.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm XP80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography advice
Fujifilm XP80 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography info
Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography info
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (500 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography advice
71
great battery (500 per charge)
lighter than competition (205g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP80 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XP80 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
34
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm XP80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm XP80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Fujifilm XP80
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Fujifilm XP80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-05-22 2015-01-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 photos 210 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, group)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $149