Casio EX-H30 vs Fujifilm XF1

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-H30 and Fujifilm XF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H30 was launched 20 months before the Fujifilm XF1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-H30 grades versus the Fujifilm XF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Fujifilm XF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XF1 has dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the Fujifilm XF1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and Fujifilm XF1 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and Fujifilm XF1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-H30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-H30 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.