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Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-FC100 versus Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled very close to the Fujifilm Z30 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-FC100 grades against the Fujifilm Z30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Fujifilm Z30

 EX-FC100 Fujifilm Z30 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Casio EX-FC100

 Fujifilm Z30 EX-FC100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm Z30

 EX-FC100 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z30 has sizing of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FC100 versus Fujifilm Z30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the Fujifilm Z30.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and Fujifilm Z30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and Fujifilm Z30.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm Z30 to result in greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography details
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography details
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.6)
56
lighter than average in class (110g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm Z30
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Fujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 9 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range - 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 3 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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-40 NP-45
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $150