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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR800 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-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed August 2013
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-ZR800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Casio. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the EX-ZR800 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was brought out 3 years before the EX-ZR800 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-H30 scores against the EX-ZR800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 EX-H30 EX-ZR800 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Casio EX-H30

 EX-ZR800 EX-H30 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2011Newer by 31 months
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-ZR800

 EX-H30 EX-ZR800 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 features external dimensions 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-ZR800 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 versus the EX-ZR800.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and EX-ZR800 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and EX-ZR800.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography information
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography factors
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography info
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
55
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Casio EX-ZR800
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-08-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (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 file format - MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical 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 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 - 470 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $709 $429