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Casio EX-H15 vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-H15 vs Fujifilm XP30 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
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Casio EX-H15 vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Casio EX-H15 and Fujifilm XP30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the Fujifilm XP30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-H15 scores versus the Fujifilm XP30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Fujifilm XP30

 EX-H15 Fujifilm XP30 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Casio EX-H15

 Fujifilm XP30 EX-H15 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Fujifilm XP30

 EX-H15 Fujifilm XP30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 offers outside measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP30 has specifications of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H15 and Fujifilm XP30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the Fujifilm XP30.

Casio EX-H15 vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and Fujifilm XP30 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and Fujifilm XP30.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-H15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H15 vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography advice
34
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography information
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography details
Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography details
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (200 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging information
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Casio EX-H15 vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Fujifilm XP30
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Fujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance - 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction 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 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 grams (0.35 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
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 - 200 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $240