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Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm S2950 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
  • Released January 2011
FujiFilm S2950
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the FujiFilm S2950

 EX-H30 S2950 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Casio EX-H30

 S2950 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and FujiFilm S2950

 EX-H30 S2950 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

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

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
38
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography info
FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging factors
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-H30 vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and FujiFilm S2950
 Casio Exilim EX-H30FujiFilm FinePix S2950
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