Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ500
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Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ500 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
- Introduced January 2011
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the FujiFilm JZ500
EX-H30 | JZ500 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Casio EX-H30
JZ500 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and FujiFilm JZ500
EX-H30 | JZ500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Casio EX-H30 and FujiFilm JZ500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | |
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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 |