Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ300
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Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Launched February 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H30 versus FujiFilm JZ300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and JZ300 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was unveiled 12 months after the JZ300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the JZ300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and FujiFilm FinePix JZ300. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the FujiFilm JZ300
EX-H30 | JZ300 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Casio EX-H30
JZ300 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and FujiFilm JZ300
EX-H30 | JZ300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 has outside 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) and the FujiFilm JZ300 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-H30 versus FujiFilm JZ300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H30 versus the JZ300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and JZ300 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and JZ300.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-H30 to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern EX-H30 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 |
Also called as | - | FinePix JZ305 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
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) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | - | Motion JPEG |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $709 | $180 |