Casio EX-S7 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-S7 and Fujifilm HS30EXR, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The EX-S7 was brought out 22 months before the Fujifilm HS30EXR which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-S7 matches up against the Fujifilm HS30EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S7 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS30EXR has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S7 versus the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 96 and 59 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-S7 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-S7 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.