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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm SL300 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
  • Announced January 2011
Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Casio EX-H30 versus Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was launched 12 months prior to the Fujifilm SL300 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the Fujifilm SL300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Fujifilm SL300

 EX-H30 Fujifilm SL300 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Casio EX-H30

 Fujifilm SL300 EX-H30 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm SL300

 EX-H30 Fujifilm SL300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL300 has sizing of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 and the Fujifilm SL300.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and Fujifilm SL300 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and Fujifilm SL300.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-H30 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography details
38
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
Fujifilm SL300 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography details
Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography details
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (510g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography highlights
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (510 grams)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm SL300
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Fujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 510 grams (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $709 $280