Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z90
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z90 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
- Released August 2009

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview
Here is a complete overview of the Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Casio. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and EX-Z90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was announced 17 months later than the EX-Z90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the EX-Z90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Casio Exilim EX-Z90. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Casio EX-Z90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-Z90
EX-H30 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Casio EX-H30
EX-Z90 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-Z90
EX-H30 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z90 has specifications of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 vs the EX-Z90.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and EX-Z90 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and EX-Z90.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-H30 to result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher EX-H30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Casio |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-08-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Digic 4 |
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 lbs) | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $709 | $150 |