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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z16 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
  • Announced January 2011
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z16, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Casio. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and EX-Z16 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was unveiled 4 months later than the EX-Z16 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-H30 matches up against the EX-Z16 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-Z16

 EX-H30 EX-Z16 
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution461k0kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Casio EX-H30

 EX-Z16 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z16

 EX-H30 EX-Z16 
IntroducedJanuary 2011September 2010Same age
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z16 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 against the EX-Z16.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and EX-Z16 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and EX-Z16.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-H30 to render more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z16
69
lighter than average in class (201g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
53
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z16
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging advice
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (848 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z16
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Casio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-09-20
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" -
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 848x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) -
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $709 $100