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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR700 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-ZR700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the EX-ZR700 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was brought out 3 years prior to the EX-ZR700 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-H30 matches up against the EX-ZR700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 EX-H30 EX-ZR700 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Casio EX-H30

 EX-ZR700 EX-H30 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-ZR700

 EX-H30 EX-ZR700 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 has physical 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-ZR700 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-ZR700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 vs the EX-ZR700.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and EX-ZR700 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and EX-ZR700.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of files however you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-H30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
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long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 shots)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average in class (201 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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great battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography factors
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging info
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging info
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-ZR700
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 201g (0.44 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 life - 470 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $709 $370