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Casio EX-FH100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47

Casio EX-FH100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-FH100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") posses totally different sensor size.

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The EX-FH100 was manufactured 18 months before the Fujifilm HS30EXR which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-FH100 grades vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 EX-FH100 Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Casio EX-FH100

 Fujifilm HS30EXR EX-FH100 
RevealedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 18 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Fujifilm HS30EXR

 EX-FH100 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS30EXR has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FH100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FH100 against the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 92 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FH100 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will offer you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography information
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manual focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
56
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography highlights
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
55
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography features
Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography features
56
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (687g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 687 gr (1.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
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-90 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $299 $430