Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8500
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8500 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
- 1/7000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Announced January 2013

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").

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Fujifilm S8500
EX-H30 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Casio EX-H30
Fujifilm S8500 | EX-H30 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm S8500
EX-H30 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm S8500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $709 | $500 |