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Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm J30 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
  • Launched November 2009
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-G1 and Fujifilm J30, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was unveiled 4 months after the Fujifilm J30 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-G1 scores vs the Fujifilm J30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Fujifilm J30

 EX-G1 Fujifilm J30 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Casio EX-G1

 Fujifilm J30 EX-G1 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Fujifilm J30

 EX-G1 Fujifilm J30 
AnnouncedNovember 2009July 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 has got physical measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Fujifilm J30 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-G1 and Fujifilm J30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-G1 and the Fujifilm J30.

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and Fujifilm J30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and Fujifilm J30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images although you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Fujifilm J30
53
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (154 grams)
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography highlights
23
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography highlights
54
environment proofing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (154g)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Landscape photography camera
31
manual focus
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging info
Fujifilm J30 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (154 grams)
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Fujifilm J30
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Fujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Fujifilm FinePix J30
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-11-18 2009-07-22
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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-800 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $61 $150