Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z280
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
- Announced August 2009

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z280, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Casio. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and EX-Z280 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was revealed 17 months later than the EX-Z280 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-H30 scores against the EX-Z280 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z280 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Casio Exilim EX-Z280. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Casio EX-Z280 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-Z280
EX-H30 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+346k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-H30
EX-Z280 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z280
EX-H30 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 has outside measurements 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-Z280 has proportions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z280 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H30 vs the EX-Z280.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and EX-Z280 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and EX-Z280.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-H30 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Casio |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-08-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
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 surface 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 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 115k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $709 | $180 |