Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm X30
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm X30 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
- Released August 2014
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X20

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") offer different sensor dimensions.

The EX-Z450 was announced 6 years prior to the Fujifilm X30 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the Fujifilm X30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm X30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Fujifilm X30. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Fujifilm X30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Fujifilm X30
EX-Z450 | Fujifilm X30 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Casio EX-Z450
Fujifilm X30 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Released | August 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 61 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm X30
EX-Z450 | Fujifilm X30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 has outside dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Fujifilm X30 has proportions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm X30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z450 against the Fujifilm X30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm X30 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm X30.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The EX-Z450 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The older EX-Z450 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Fujifilm X30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Fujifilm X30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-08-18 | 2014-08-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | EXR Processor II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS X-TRANS II |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 2/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 58.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) | 423 gr (0.93 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
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 | - | 470 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | NP-95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $229 | $499 |