Casio EX-H30 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Casio EX-H30 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 37MP - Full frame Sensor
- 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 51200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2-22) lens
- 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
- Released September 2018

Casio EX-H30 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-H30 versus Zeiss ZX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Zeiss. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

The EX-H30 was released 8 years prior to the ZX1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-H30 scores versus the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-H30 vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Zeiss ZX1
EX-H30 | ZX1 |
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Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Casio EX-H30
ZX1 | EX-H30 | |||
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Released | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 94 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 4.34" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.34") |
Screen resolution | 2765k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+2304k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Zeiss ZX1
EX-H30 | ZX1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-H30 versus Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H30 versus the ZX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and ZX1 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and ZX1.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-H30 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will give more detail as a result of its extra 21MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-H30 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Zeiss |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Zeiss ZX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2018-09-27 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 37 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7488 x 4992 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 255 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 35mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2-22 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 4.34" |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 2,765k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 pounds) | 800 gr (1.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | 512GB internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $709 | - |