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Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Released January 2013
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus FujiFilm JZ300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and JZ300 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed 3 years after the JZ300 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the JZ300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-ZR400 JZ300 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 37 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 JZ300 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-ZR400 JZ300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 features outside 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) while the FujiFilm JZ300 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR400 versus FujiFilm JZ300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the JZ300.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and JZ300 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and JZ300.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR400 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography features
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery power (500 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography highlights
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good battery power (500 per charge)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
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focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery power (500 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging info
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging info
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and FujiFilm JZ300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Otherwise known as - FinePix JZ305
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $180