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Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ500 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
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
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Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-H30 and FujiFilm JZ500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was announced 7 months after the JZ500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-H30 scores vs the JZ500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 EX-H30 JZ500 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Casio EX-H30

 JZ500 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and FujiFilm JZ500

 EX-H30 JZ500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 has outer 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 JZ500 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 versus the JZ500.

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and JZ500 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and JZ500.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-H30 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-H30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography advice
38
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than others in class (201g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and FujiFilm JZ500
 Casio Exilim EX-H30FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also called as - FinePix JZ505
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical 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 price $709 $230