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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z35

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z35 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
  • Released January 2011
Casio EX-Z35
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-Z35

 EX-H30 EX-Z35 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Casio EX-H30

 EX-Z35 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z35

 EX-H30 EX-Z35 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z35 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography info
39
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography details
Casio EX-Z35 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography advice
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z35
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging details
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z35
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Casio Exilim EX-Z35
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