Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-H30
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![Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100/Casio-EX-FC100-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-H30 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-H30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Casio. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The EX-FC100 was brought out 24 months prior to the EX-H30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-FC100 scores against the EX-H30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-H30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Casio Exilim EX-H30. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Casio EX-H30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Casio EX-H30
EX-FC100 | EX-H30 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-FC100
EX-H30 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Casio EX-H30
EX-FC100 | EX-H30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Casio EX-H30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-H30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the EX-H30.
![Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-H30-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and EX-H30 is 94 and 92 respectively.
![Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-H30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and EX-H30.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-H30 to produce extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-H30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-FC100-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-H30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Casio Exilim EX-H30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
Sensor type | 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 | 9 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Max aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156 grams (0.34 lb) | 201 grams (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 ID | NP-40 | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $300 | $709 |