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Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm F300EXR 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
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
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Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-H30 versus FujiFilm F300EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and F300EXR (12MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor size.

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The EX-H30 was launched 6 months later than the F300EXR and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the F300EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 EX-H30 F300EXR 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Casio EX-H30

 F300EXR EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and FujiFilm F300EXR

 EX-H30 F300EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm F300EXR has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Casio EX-H30 versus FujiFilm F300EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 against the F300EXR.

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and F300EXR is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and F300EXR.

To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-H30 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-H30 will give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography factors
38
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography factors
FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography factors
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
69
lighter than competitors (201g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than others (215 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-H30FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
Otherwise known as - FinePix F305EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 ID NP-130 NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $709 $280