Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR 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
- Introduced January 2011
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR
EX-H30 | Fujifilm HS50 EXR |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Casio EX-H30
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | EX-H30 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+459k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR
EX-H30 | Fujifilm HS50 EXR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | |
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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 |