Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm S1800
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Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm S1800 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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Launched February 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix S1880

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm S1800 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-H30 and FujiFilm S1800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and S1800 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was manufactured 12 months after the S1800 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the S1800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm S1800 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and FujiFilm FinePix S1800. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and FujiFilm S1800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the FujiFilm S1800
EX-H30 | S1800 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Casio EX-H30
S1800 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and FujiFilm S1800
EX-H30 | S1800 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm S1800 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S1800 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-H30 and FujiFilm S1800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 against the S1800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and S1800 is 92 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm S1800 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and S1800.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-H30 to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-H30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

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Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 |
Otherwise known as | - | FinePix S1880 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
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 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 99 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 lb) | 337 gr (0.74 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") |
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 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $709 | $180 |