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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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 JX550 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm JX550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was announced 12 months before the Fujifilm JX550 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-H30 scores vs the Fujifilm JX550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Fujifilm JX550

 EX-H30 Fujifilm JX550 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Casio EX-H30

 Fujifilm JX550 EX-H30 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm JX550

 EX-H30 Fujifilm JX550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX550 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm JX550 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-H30 vs the Fujifilm JX550.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and Fujifilm JX550 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-H30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography information
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition (113g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
34
fairly wide (26mm)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm JX550
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 jack
Headphone jack
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 201g (0.44 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Physical 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 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-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $709 $200