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Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
  • Revealed January 2011
FujiFilm JZ300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-H30 JZ300 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 12 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Casio EX-H30

 JZ300 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and FujiFilm JZ300

 EX-H30 JZ300 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
38
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
69
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography factors
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and FujiFilm JZ300
 Casio Exilim EX-H30FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
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