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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was introduced 24 months before the Fujifilm SL1000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-H30 grades against the Fujifilm SL1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 EX-H30 Fujifilm SL1000 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Casio EX-H30

 Fujifilm SL1000 EX-H30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm SL1000

 EX-H30 Fujifilm SL1000 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 offers outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL1000 has measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm SL1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H30 versus the Fujifilm SL1000.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and Fujifilm SL1000 is 92 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm SL1000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and Fujifilm SL1000.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-H30 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm SL1000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL1000
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography factors
Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (659g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography information
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Fujifilm SL1000
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lighter than competition (201 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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great battery pack (350 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (659g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography information
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging information
Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging information
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (659 grams)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm SL1000
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
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 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
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 grams (0.44 lb) 659 grams (1.45 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8")
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 - 350 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $709 $600