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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") use totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z90 was manufactured 3 years before the Fujifilm HS30EXR which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the Fujifilm HS30EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Casio EX-Z90

 Fujifilm HS30EXR EX-Z90 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 29 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm HS30EXR

 EX-Z90 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 has outer measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS30EXR has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 96 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z90 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (121g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than others in class (687g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (687g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography factors
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (687g)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-18 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 687 gr (1.51 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
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-60 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $150 $430