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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm JX500 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm JX500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was announced 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm JX500 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-H30 scores against the Fujifilm JX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Fujifilm JX500

 EX-H30 Fujifilm JX500 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Casio EX-H30

 Fujifilm JX500 EX-H30 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm JX500

 EX-H30 Fujifilm JX500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 provides outer 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) and the Fujifilm JX500 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm JX500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H30 against the Fujifilm JX500.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and Fujifilm JX500 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and Fujifilm JX500.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-H30 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography highlights
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography features
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography features
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lighter than competition (201g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm JX500
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Fujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-130 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $709 $90