Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR 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)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Previous Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- New Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-H30 was manufactured 12 months prior to the Fujifilm HS30EXR so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-H30 grades versus the Fujifilm HS30EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
EX-H30 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Casio EX-H30
Fujifilm HS30EXR | EX-H30 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm HS30EXR
EX-H30 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. 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) while the Fujifilm HS30EXR has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm HS30EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 92 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and Fujifilm HS30EXR.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-H30 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 pounds) | 687 gr (1.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") |
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 | NP-W126 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $709 | $430 |