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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) is pretty similar but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H30 was introduced 24 months prior to the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-H30 scores against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 EX-H30 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Casio EX-H30

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR EX-H30 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 EX-H30 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has specifications of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR 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 differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 92 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-H30 offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF harder. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography information
38
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than average in class (808g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography factors
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
62
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery (500 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
small sensor (1/2")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography information
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography information
69
lighter than average (201 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
56
great battery (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (808 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography features
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
great battery (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging highlights
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
59
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (808 grams)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 EXR Processor II
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 808g (1.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7")
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 life - 500 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $709 $500