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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR 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 HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm HS35EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-H30 was launched 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm HS35EXR which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-H30 matches up against the Fujifilm HS35EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 EX-H30 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Casio EX-H30

 Fujifilm HS35EXR EX-H30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm HS35EXR

 EX-H30 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 has exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS35EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm HS35EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 92 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The EX-H30 offers the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The older EX-H30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography info
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
more heavy than average (687g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (600 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors (201g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
53
great battery life (600 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (687g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
53
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (600 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging factors
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
25
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (687g)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm HS35EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 687 grams (1.51 lb)
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 Overall 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 life - 600 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
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 feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $709 $380