Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm X-S1
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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Fujifilm X-S1. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Fujifilm X-S1
EX-H30 | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Casio EX-H30
Fujifilm X-S1 | EX-H30 | |||
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Revealed | November 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 10 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm X-S1
EX-H30 | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Fujifilm X-S1 | |
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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 |