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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Released November 2009
Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Casio EX-G1 versus Casio EX-H30, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Casio. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was introduced 13 months before the EX-H30 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-G1 scores against the EX-H30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Casio EX-H30

 EX-G1 EX-H30 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-G1

 EX-H30 EX-G1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011November 2009More recent by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-H30

 EX-G1 EX-H30 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 provides external measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-G1 against the EX-H30.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and EX-H30 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and EX-H30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
53
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (154 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
23
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
54
environment sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (154 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (201g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has manual focus
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging details
Casio EX-H30 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (154g)
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-H30
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Casio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Casio Exilim EX-H30
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-11-18 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 154 gr (0.34 lb) 201 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-800 NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Price at release $61 $709