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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S1 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 S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-H30 scores against the Fujifilm S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Fujifilm S1

 EX-H30 Fujifilm S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Casio EX-H30

 Fujifilm S1 EX-H30 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm S1

 EX-H30 Fujifilm S1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 has external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 has measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the Fujifilm S1.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and Fujifilm S1 is 92 and 60 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and Fujifilm S1.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images however you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older EX-H30 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography information
38
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (680g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography highlights
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
heavier than others (680 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography highlights
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
58
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
57
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (680 grams)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm S1
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Fujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Fujifilm FinePix S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 680 grams (1.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
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 - 350 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $709 $400