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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z280 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-Z280
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-Z280

 EX-H30 EX-Z280 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 17 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k115kSharper display (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Casio EX-H30

 EX-Z280 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z280

 EX-H30 EX-Z280 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
lighter than competition (133g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography features
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long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography details
69
lighter than others in class (201g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than competition (133 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography info
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
32
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z280
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Casio Exilim EX-Z280
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