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Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2014
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm Z30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is fairly close but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was manufactured 5 years later than the Fujifilm Z30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-100 grades vs the Fujifilm Z30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Fujifilm Z30

 EX-100 Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2009More recent by 61 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Casio EX-100

 Fujifilm Z30 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Fujifilm Z30

 EX-100 Fujifilm Z30 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 enjoys physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z30 has specifications of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-100 and the Fujifilm Z30.

Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and Fujifilm Z30 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and Fujifilm Z30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-100 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-100 will result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger EX-100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography info
42
you can focus manually
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-100
Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
55
lighter than competition (110g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography details
Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography details
49
high shutter speed (1/20,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography information
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography information
63
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competition (110g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-100
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
25
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Fujifilm Z30
 Casio Exilim EX-100Fujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 3 secs
Max shutter speed 1/20000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389g (0.86 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 390 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $572 $150