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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm Z30 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
  • Announced August 2009
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was released 7 months after the Fujifilm Z30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z450 scores vs the Fujifilm Z30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Fujifilm Z30

 EX-Z450 Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2009Newer by 7 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Casio EX-Z450

 Fujifilm Z30 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm Z30

 EX-Z450 Fujifilm Z30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 provides exterior measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z30 has sizing of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the Fujifilm Z30.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm Z30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm Z30.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z450 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger EX-Z450 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (128g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than average (110g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
56
lighter than average (110g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
37
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
25
lighter than average (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm Z30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Fujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-18 2009-02-17
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 10cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 3s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" 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-40 NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $229 $150