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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S4200 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H30 was introduced 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm S4200 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-H30 scores versus the Fujifilm S4200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Fujifilm S4200

 EX-H30 Fujifilm S4200 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Casio EX-H30

 Fujifilm S4200 EX-H30 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm S4200

 EX-H30 Fujifilm S4200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4200 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

See the Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S4200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-H30 and the Fujifilm S4200.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and Fujifilm S4200 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and Fujifilm S4200.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Portrait photography camera
38
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good MP (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography details
Fujifilm S4200 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography information
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (543g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging information
Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging information
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors (543g)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm S4200
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Fujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias 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 - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - H.264, 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 543 gr (1.20 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 life - 300 images
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
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