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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
92
Imaging
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Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Launched January 2011
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Casio EX-ZR400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the EX-ZR400 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was announced 3 years earlier than the EX-ZR400 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-H30 matches up against the EX-ZR400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 EX-H30 EX-ZR400 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Casio EX-H30

 EX-ZR400 EX-H30 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-ZR400

 EX-H30 EX-ZR400 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys exterior 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) while the Casio EX-ZR400 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 and the EX-ZR400.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and EX-ZR400 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and EX-ZR400.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of files but you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-H30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
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great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery power (500 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography details
69
lighter than others (201 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
good battery power (500 per charge)
lighter than others (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery power (500 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-ZR400
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Mic 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 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
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 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 photographs
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 feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $709 $0