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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8400W 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
  • Released January 2011
Fujifilm S8400W
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 EX-H30 Fujifilm S8400W 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Casio EX-H30

 Fujifilm S8400W EX-H30 
RevealedMarch 2013January 2011Newer by 26 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm S8400W

 EX-H30 Fujifilm S8400W 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8400W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8400W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography information
39
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Fujifilm S8400W
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (201 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1056mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography highlights
49
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm S8400W
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
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