Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-H30
94 Imaging
35 Features
16 Overall
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92 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-H30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Casio Exilim EX-H30. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Casio EX-H30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Casio EX-H30
EX-G1 | EX-H30 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-G1
EX-H30 | EX-G1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | November 2009 | More recent by 13 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Casio EX-H30
EX-G1 | EX-H30 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Casio EX-G1 versus Casio EX-H30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-G1 vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | |
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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 |