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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z400 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(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
  • Announced January 2011
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z400, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Casio. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and EX-Z400 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was announced 2 years later than the EX-Z400 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-H30 grades against the EX-Z400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-Z400

 EX-H30 EX-Z400 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Casio EX-H30

 EX-Z400 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z400

 EX-H30 EX-Z400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z400 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z400 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H30 against the EX-Z400.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and EX-Z400 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and EX-Z400.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-H30 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-H30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography advice
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z400
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Casio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Company Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1/2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 130g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $709 $0