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Casio EX-H30 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
77
Features
62
Overall
71

Casio EX-H30 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(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
Zeiss ZX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Zeiss ZX1

 EX-H30 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Casio EX-H30

 ZX1 EX-H30 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2011More modern by 94 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k461kCrisper screen (+2304k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Zeiss ZX1

 EX-H30 ZX1 
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).

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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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

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

Casio EX-H30 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography factors
38
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
86
manual focus
excellent MP (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
fully articulated screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography features
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
63
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
excellent MP (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
excellent MP (37 megapixels)
good maximum aperture (f2)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (800g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
69
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2)
screen larger than average (4.34 inches)
excellent MP (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging factors
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging factors
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
31
good maximum aperture (f2)
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (800 grams)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Zeiss ZX1
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Zeiss ZX1
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 -