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Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released July 2011
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZS15 and FujiFilm JZ300, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was revealed 18 months after the JZ300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZS15 scores against the JZ300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-ZS15 JZ300 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2010Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 JZ300 EX-ZS15 
Screen dimension2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-ZS15 JZ300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS15 enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ300 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS15 versus the JZ300.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and JZ300 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS15 and JZ300.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZS15 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZS15 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography features
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography features
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (154 grams)
low max ISO (0)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography advice
32
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography info
61
MP count decent (14MP)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (154g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography info
32
good maximum aperture (f)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging info
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging info
26
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (154g)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and FujiFilm JZ300
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also called as - FinePix JZ305
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-18 2010-02-02
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.60 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 model - NP-45A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $248 $180