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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z450 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
  • Launched January 2011
Casio EX-Z450
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-Z450

 EX-H30 EX-Z450 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 17 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Casio EX-H30

 EX-Z450 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z450

 EX-H30 EX-Z450 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography advice
39
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography information
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than average (128g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography features
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (201g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than average (128g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than average (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z450
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Casio Exilim EX-Z450
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