Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm S2950
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Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm S2950 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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Launched January 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H30 and FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was announced within a month of the S2950 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-H30 grades against the S2950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm S2950 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & FujiFilm FinePix S2950. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & FujiFilm S2950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the FujiFilm S2950
EX-H30 | S2950 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Casio EX-H30
S2950 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and FujiFilm S2950
EX-H30 | S2950 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2950 has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-H30 and FujiFilm S2950 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H30 against the S2950.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and S2950 is 92 and 76 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and S2950.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-H30 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively.

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Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 |
Otherwise known as | - | FinePix S2990 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) | 437 grams (0.96 lbs) |
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 Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 shots |
Style of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | NP-130 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | SD / SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $709 | $330 |