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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm XP30 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
  • Released January 2011
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Older Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm XP30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was manufactured 7 months prior to the Fujifilm XP30 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-H30 grades against the Fujifilm XP30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Fujifilm XP30

 EX-H30 Fujifilm XP30 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Casio EX-H30

 Fujifilm XP30 EX-H30 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm XP30

 EX-H30 Fujifilm XP30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP30 has dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H30 versus the Fujifilm XP30.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and Fujifilm XP30 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and Fujifilm XP30.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-H30 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
38
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography details
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography info
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
weather sealing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm XP30
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Fujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
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 - 200 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD / SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $709 $240