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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-Z450 vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm J30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was manufactured about the same time to the Fujifilm J30 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z450 scores against the Fujifilm J30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Fujifilm J30

 EX-Z450 Fujifilm J30 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Casio EX-Z450

 Fujifilm J30 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm J30

 EX-Z450 Fujifilm J30 
AnnouncedAugust 2009July 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 provides outside dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Fujifilm J30 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm J30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the Fujifilm J30.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm J30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm J30.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you really should take the age of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography features
Fujifilm J30 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography advice
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
62
lighter than competitors (128g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
52
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography factors
37
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging information
Fujifilm J30 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm J30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Fujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Fujifilm FinePix J30
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch 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
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-40 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $229 $150