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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro 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
  • Released January 2011
Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Released March 2005
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • New Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-H30 versus Fujifilm S3 Pro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The EX-H30 was released 5 years after the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-H30 scores versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 EX-H30 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
ReleasedJanuary 2011March 2005Newer by 71 months
Display size3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution461k235kCrisper display (+226k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Casio EX-H30

 Fujifilm S3 Pro EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 EX-H30 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys 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) while the Fujifilm S3 Pro has sizing of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Fujifilm S3 Pro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 92 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H30 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-H30 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-H30 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography highlights
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
lighter than others (930g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography features
Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography features
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
lighter than others (930 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging info
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Released 2011-01-05 2005-03-16
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4256 x 2848
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 94%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 930 grams (2.05 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 60
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 346
Other
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $709 $0