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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z800

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z800 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-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z800 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Casio EX-H30 versus Casio EX-Z800, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was brought out 6 months after the EX-Z800 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-H30 scores against the EX-Z800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-Z800

 EX-H30 EX-Z800 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Casio EX-H30

 EX-Z800 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z800

 EX-H30 EX-Z800 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2010Similar age
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z800 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z800 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Casio EX-Z800 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-H30 versus the EX-Z800.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z800 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and EX-Z800 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and EX-Z800.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-H30 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography details
Casio EX-Z800 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average in class (201 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z800
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
29
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z800
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Casio Exilim EX-Z800
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Casio Exilim EX-Z800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-08-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-130 NP-120
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $709 $150