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Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm AV250

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm AV250 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
  • Introduced January 2011
FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
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Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-H30 and FujiFilm AV250, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the AV250 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was introduced within a month of the AV250 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-H30 matches up against the AV250 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the FujiFilm AV250

 EX-H30 AV250 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Casio EX-H30

 AV250 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and FujiFilm AV250

 EX-H30 AV250 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the FujiFilm AV250 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H30 and the AV250.

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm AV250 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and AV250 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm AV250 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and AV250.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you have to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm AV250 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm AV250 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
38
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
FujiFilm AV250 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography advice
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
30
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (201g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
62
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
great maximum aperture (f)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging details
FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging details
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and FujiFilm AV250
 Casio Exilim EX-H30FujiFilm FinePix AV250
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 FujiFilm FinePix AV250
Also called - FinePix AV255
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 201g (0.44 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 - 180 pictures
Style of battery - AA
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $709 $160