Casio EX-H20G vs Fujifilm X30

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H20G versus Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is fairly similar but the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-H20G was released 4 years prior to the Fujifilm X30 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-H20G grades against the Fujifilm X30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Fujifilm X30. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G features external dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm X30 has specifications of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H20G versus Fujifilm X30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-H20G versus the Fujifilm X30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and Fujifilm X30 is 91 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and Fujifilm X30.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-H20G because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-H20G will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.