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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR 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 HS30EXR
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 EX-H30 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Casio EX-H30

 Fujifilm HS30EXR EX-H30 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm HS30EXR

 EX-H30 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography advice
38
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography features
Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than others (687g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography factors
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average (201 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (687g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging features
Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than others (687 grams)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
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