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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S1500 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 S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-H30 versus Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was released 23 months later than the Fujifilm S1500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-H30 grades vs the Fujifilm S1500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Fujifilm S1500

 EX-H30 Fujifilm S1500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Casio EX-H30

 Fujifilm S1500 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm S1500

 EX-H30 Fujifilm S1500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 offers external 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 S1500 has measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H30 versus Fujifilm S1500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the Fujifilm S1500.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and Fujifilm S1500 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and Fujifilm S1500.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-H30 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-H30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography features
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S1500 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography advice
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Fujifilm S1500
69
lighter than average (201g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
great reach (396mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm S1500
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Fujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 345 gr (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
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 ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $709 $200