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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
  • Released January 2011
Casio EX-ZR100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 EX-H30 EX-ZR100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Casio EX-H30

 EX-ZR100 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-ZR100

 EX-H30 EX-ZR100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution461k461kThe 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).

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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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
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manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
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lighter than others in class (201g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than competition (204g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography details
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-ZR100
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
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