Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S5
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S5 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S5 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Casio. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was released 2 years after the EX-S5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-H30 scores versus the EX-S5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Casio Exilim EX-S5. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Casio EX-S5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-S5
EX-H30 | EX-S5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 25 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+346k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Casio EX-H30
EX-S5 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-S5
EX-H30 | EX-S5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S5 has sizing of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H30 and the EX-S5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and EX-S5 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and EX-S5.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent EX-H30 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Casio Exilim EX-S5 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 9MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 115 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 1/2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 pounds) | 100 grams (0.22 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" 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 ID | NP-130 | NP-80 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $709 | $130 |