Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm A170
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched July 2009

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm A170, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was released 18 months after the Fujifilm A170 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the Fujifilm A170 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm A170 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Fujifilm FinePix A170. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Fujifilm A170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Fujifilm A170
EX-H30 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Casio EX-H30
Fujifilm A170 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm A170
EX-H30 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A170 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm A170 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the Fujifilm A170.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and Fujifilm A170 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and Fujifilm A170.
As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern EX-H30 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Fujifilm FinePix A170 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3664 x 2748 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 lb) | 140 gr (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $709 | $80 |