Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8400W
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8400W Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Revealed March 2013

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8400W Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was introduced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8400W which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-H30 grades versus the Fujifilm S8400W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8400W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Fujifilm S8400W
EX-H30 | Fujifilm S8400W | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Casio EX-H30
Fujifilm S8400W | EX-H30 | |||
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Revealed | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 26 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm S8400W
EX-H30 | Fujifilm S8400W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8400W has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
See the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm S8400W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the Fujifilm S8400W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and Fujifilm S8400W is 92 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and Fujifilm S8400W.
Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photos but you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2013-03-22 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 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 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-1056mm (44.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1700s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | - | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 pounds) | 670 grams (1.48 pounds) |
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 life | - | 300 photos |
Type of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | NP-130 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $709 | $300 |