Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z450
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z450 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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
- Released August 2009

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z450, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Casio. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and EX-Z450 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was announced 17 months after the EX-Z450 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-H30 grades versus the EX-Z450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z450 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Casio Exilim EX-Z450. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Casio EX-Z450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-Z450
EX-H30 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Casio EX-H30
EX-Z450 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z450
EX-H30 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 features external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z450 has measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z450 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 and the EX-Z450.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and EX-Z450 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and EX-Z450.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-H30 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-H30 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-08-18 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias 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 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) | 128 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-40 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $709 | $229 |