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Casio EX-H20G vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-H20G vs Fujifilm XP30 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Released September 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
  • Released August 2011
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H20G vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Casio EX-H20G versus Fujifilm XP30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was introduced 11 months prior to the Fujifilm XP30 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-H20G scores vs the Fujifilm XP30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Fujifilm XP30

 EX-H20G Fujifilm XP30 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Casio EX-H20G

 Fujifilm XP30 EX-H20G 
ReleasedAugust 2011September 2010Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Fujifilm XP30

 EX-H20G Fujifilm XP30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP30 has specifications of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-H20G versus Fujifilm XP30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H20G and the Fujifilm XP30.

Casio EX-H20G vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and Fujifilm XP30 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and Fujifilm XP30.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos but you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography info
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography info
35
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
60
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
weather proof
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (200 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography features
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging advice
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging advice
27
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Fujifilm XP30
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GFujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-09-20 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $240