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Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-S5 versus Fujifilm J30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and Fujifilm J30 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was launched 6 months before the Fujifilm J30 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-S5 matches up vs the Fujifilm J30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Fujifilm J30

 EX-S5 Fujifilm J30 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Casio EX-S5

 Fujifilm J30 EX-S5 
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Fujifilm J30

 EX-S5 Fujifilm J30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Fujifilm J30 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S5 versus Fujifilm J30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S5 vs the Fujifilm J30.

Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and Fujifilm J30 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and Fujifilm J30.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm J30 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography features
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography factors
Fujifilm J30 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography advice
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography features
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography features
53
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography details
27
you can focus manually
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Vlogging camera
22
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Fujifilm J30
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Fujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Fujifilm FinePix J30
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-07-22
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-80 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $150