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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Announced January 2011
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the EX-ZR300 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was manufactured 16 months prior to the EX-ZR300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-H30 grades versus the EX-ZR300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-H30 EX-ZR300 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-H30

 EX-ZR300 EX-H30 
RevealedMay 2012January 2011More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-H30 EX-ZR300 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 has external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR300 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 and the EX-ZR300.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and EX-ZR300 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and EX-ZR300.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography advice
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography information
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography factors
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-ZR300
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance 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), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 205g (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 Overall 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 life - 500 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $709 $329