Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z29
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Released March 2009

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-H30 versus Casio EX-Z29, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Casio. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and EX-Z29 (10MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") boast different sensor size.

The EX-H30 was unveiled 23 months after the EX-Z29 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-H30 grades vs the EX-Z29 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z29 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Casio Exilim EX-Z29. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Casio EX-Z29 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-Z29
EX-H30 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | March 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+346k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Casio EX-H30
EX-Z29 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z29
EX-H30 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z29 has measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-H30 versus Casio EX-Z29 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 and the EX-Z29.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and EX-Z29 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and EX-Z29.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H30 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-H30 will show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-H30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2009-03-03 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 38-113mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 115 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NP-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SDHC / SD Memory Card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $709 | $79 |