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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm XP30 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Fujifilm XP30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was revealed 24 months before the Fujifilm XP30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the Fujifilm XP30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Fujifilm XP30

 EX-Z450 Fujifilm XP30 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Casio EX-Z450

 Fujifilm XP30 EX-Z450 
ReleasedAugust 2011August 2009More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm XP30

 EX-Z450 Fujifilm XP30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 features exterior measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP30 has measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z450 versus Fujifilm XP30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the Fujifilm XP30.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm XP30 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm XP30.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP30 to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
55
lighter than competition (128 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography information
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography information
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography info
Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition (128g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
environment proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography details
36
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging info
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm XP30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Fujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-18 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
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 life - 200 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $229 $240