Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z550

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Casio EX-Z550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was released 13 months after the EX-Z550 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-H30 grades versus the EX-Z550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z550 has proportions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H30 versus Casio EX-Z550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the EX-Z550.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and EX-Z550 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and EX-Z550.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer EX-H30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.