Casio EX-FC100 vs Casio EX-H30
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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

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").

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.

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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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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 |