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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z550 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-H30 EX-Z550 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-H30

 EX-Z550 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z550

 EX-H30 EX-Z550 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

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

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z550 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
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lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography info
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
42
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z550
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Casio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Company Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
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 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 201g (0.44 lb) 143g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $709 $149