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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm X-S1

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Fujifilm X-S1 front
Portability
52
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm X-S1 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
  • Launched January 2011
Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Revealed November 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H30 versus Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H30 was brought out 10 months earlier than the Fujifilm X-S1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 EX-H30 Fujifilm X-S1 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Casio EX-H30

 Fujifilm X-S1 EX-H30 
RevealedNovember 2011January 2011More recent by 10 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm X-S1

 EX-H30 Fujifilm X-S1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys physical measurements 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 X-S1 has sizing of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H30 versus Fujifilm X-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the Fujifilm X-S1.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm X-S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and Fujifilm X-S1 is 92 and 52 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm X-S1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and Fujifilm X-S1.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-H30 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-H30 will provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H30 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm X-S1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S1
38
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
you can focus manually
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-S1 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition (920 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography info
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography info
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lighter than others in class (201g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
43
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (920g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S1
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
26
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (920 grams)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm X-S1
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Fujifilm X-S1
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Fujifilm X-S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-11-24
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-624mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
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 Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 8.00 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
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 920g (2.03 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery ID NP-130 NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $709 $399