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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z2000

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z2000 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z2000 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the EX-Z2000 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H30 was revealed 13 months after the EX-Z2000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H30 grades vs the EX-Z2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 EX-H30 EX-Z2000 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Casio EX-H30

 EX-Z2000 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z2000

 EX-H30 EX-Z2000 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution461k461kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 provides exterior dimensions 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-Z2000 has sizing of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H30 and the EX-Z2000.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z2000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and EX-Z2000 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z2000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z2000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and EX-Z2000.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher EX-H30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z2000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z2000 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography features
Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (152 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography details
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z2000 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (152g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z2000
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z2000
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
28
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than others (152 grams)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z2000
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Casio Exilim EX-Z2000
General Information
Company Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology 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
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $709 $0