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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-H30 versus Casio EX-ZR10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Casio. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and EX-ZR10 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was launched 4 months after the EX-ZR10 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the EX-ZR10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 EX-H30 EX-ZR10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Casio EX-H30

 EX-ZR10 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-ZR10

 EX-H30 EX-ZR10 
LaunchedJanuary 2011September 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution461k461kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR10 has specifications of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Casio EX-ZR10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H30 against the EX-ZR10.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and EX-ZR10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and EX-ZR10.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography features
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors (201g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR10
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-ZR10
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD 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 mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 176 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $709 $190