Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z550
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z550 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-Z550
EX-H30 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-H30
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z550
EX-H30 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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.
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | |
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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 |