Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm X30

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm X30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") use different sensor size.

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The EX-H30 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm X30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-H30 scores against the Fujifilm X30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Fujifilm X30. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor 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") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Fujifilm X30 has sizing of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm X30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the Fujifilm X30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and Fujifilm X30 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and Fujifilm X30.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Casio EX-H30 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.