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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(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
Fujifilm A170
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Fujifilm A170

 EX-H30 Fujifilm A170 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Casio EX-H30

 Fujifilm A170 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm A170

 EX-H30 Fujifilm A170 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography info
38
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography information
Fujifilm A170 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography info
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography details
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography factors
49
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging details
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging details
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm A170
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Fujifilm FinePix A170
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