Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S4800

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was released 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S4800 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-H30 grades against the Fujifilm S4800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 has external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4800 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S4800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 and the Fujifilm S4800.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and Fujifilm S4800 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and Fujifilm S4800.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.