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Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm X30 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(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
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X20
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The EX-FC100 was introduced 6 years before the Fujifilm X30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-FC100 grades against the Fujifilm X30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Fujifilm X30

 EX-FC100 Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Casio EX-FC100

 Fujifilm X30 EX-FC100 
IntroducedAugust 2014January 2009More recent by 68 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm X30

 EX-FC100 Fujifilm X30 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 features outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Fujifilm X30 has specifications of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm X30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the Fujifilm X30.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and Fujifilm X30 is 94 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and Fujifilm X30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-FC100 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm X30 will show greater detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
manual focus
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X30 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than others (423g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography features
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography features
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
62
good battery power (470 per charge)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (423g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Landscape photography camera
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
58
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (470 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging features
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging features
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (423g)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm X30
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Fujifilm X30
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Fujifilm X30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 423g (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 life - 470 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-95
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $499