Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z35
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z35 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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
- Released February 2010

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z35 Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z35, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Casio. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and EX-Z35 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was introduced 11 months after the EX-Z35 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-H30 grades versus the EX-Z35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z35 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Casio Exilim EX-Z35. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Casio EX-Z35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-Z35
EX-H30 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 11 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Casio EX-H30
EX-Z35 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z35
EX-H30 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z35 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 has got outside 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) and the Casio EX-Z35 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z35 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H30 and the EX-Z35.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and EX-Z35 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z35 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and EX-Z35.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-H30 to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-H30 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Casio |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2010-02-21 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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) | 124g (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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-82 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $709 | $99 |