Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro

Here is a extended overview of the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm S5 Pro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H30 was announced 3 years later than the Fujifilm S5 Pro and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-H30 scores against the Fujifilm S5 Pro for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Fujifilm S5 Pro Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 has got outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro has sizing of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm S5 Pro in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 and the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 92 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and Fujifilm S5 Pro.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-H30 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Casio EX-H30 will resolve more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern EX-H30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.