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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8300 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was revealed 24 months prior to the Fujifilm S8300 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-H30 grades vs the Fujifilm S8300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Fujifilm S8300

 EX-H30 Fujifilm S8300 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Casio EX-H30

 Fujifilm S8300 EX-H30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm S8300

 EX-H30 Fujifilm S8300 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8300 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 versus the Fujifilm S8300.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and Fujifilm S8300 is 92 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and Fujifilm S8300.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography factors
Fujifilm S8300 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography info
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition (201 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography factors
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm S8300
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Fujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/7000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.44 lbs) 670 grams (1.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $709 $200