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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8500 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 S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was introduced 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-H30 grades against the Fujifilm S8500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Fujifilm S8500

 EX-H30 Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Casio EX-H30

 Fujifilm S8500 EX-H30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm S8500

 EX-H30 Fujifilm S8500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8500 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H30 and the Fujifilm S8500.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and Fujifilm S8500 is 92 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and Fujifilm S8500.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
32
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography details
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography details
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8500
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lighter than competition (201g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1104mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8500
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm S8500
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Fujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.44 pounds) 670 gr (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 ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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