Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR100
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-ZR100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Casio. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and EX-ZR100 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was launched 6 months before the EX-ZR100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the EX-ZR100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-ZR100
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Casio EX-H30
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-ZR100
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 has external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR100 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-ZR100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 vs the EX-ZR100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and EX-ZR100 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and EX-ZR100.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-H30 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Highest 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" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 40.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | H.264 |
Microphone 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 lbs) | 204 grams (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $709 | $300 |