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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S7

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S7 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S7 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-H30 versus Casio EX-S7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Casio. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and EX-S7 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was manufactured 11 months after the EX-S7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-H30 scores against the EX-S7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-S7

 EX-H30 EX-S7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Casio EX-H30

 EX-S7 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-S7

 EX-H30 EX-S7 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Casio EX-S7 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H30 versus Casio EX-S7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the EX-S7.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and EX-S7 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and EX-S7.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer EX-H30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S7 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography features
Casio EX-S7 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Casio EX-S7 Sports photography info
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-S7 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others (201 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography factors
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
28
manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging information
Casio EX-S7 Vlogging information
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-S7
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Casio Exilim EX-S7
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Casio Exilim EX-S7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-02-21
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Exilim Engine 5.0
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" 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-130 NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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