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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR 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 Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H30 versus Fujifilm Z1000EXR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) is relatively similar but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") come with different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H30 was unveiled 12 months before the Fujifilm Z1000EXR which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-H30 grades against the Fujifilm Z1000EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 EX-H30 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Casio EX-H30

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR EX-H30 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 EX-H30 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 has external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H30 versus Fujifilm Z1000EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H30 against the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The EX-H30 offers the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
66
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging features
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging features
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
35
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 - 220 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $709 $0