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Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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 January 2013
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JX305
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and FujiFilm JX300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 2 years after the JX300 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR400 scores against the JX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the FujiFilm JX300

 EX-ZR400 JX300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 26 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 JX300 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and FujiFilm JX300

 EX-ZR400 JX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys outer 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 JX300 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and FujiFilm JX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the JX300.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and JX300 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and JX300.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR400 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography details
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography details
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography info
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than competition (130 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography highlights
71
great battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than others (205g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than competition (130 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography features
FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography features
52
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery life (500 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and FujiFilm JX300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400FujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Also Known as - FinePix JX305
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1800 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 130g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $0 $110