Casio EX-ZR10 vs Fujifilm X30

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR10 was introduced 4 years before the Fujifilm X30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZR10 matches up versus the Fujifilm X30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Fujifilm X30. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Fujifilm X30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the Fujifilm X30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and Fujifilm X30 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and Fujifilm X30.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX-ZR10 has the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The older EX-ZR10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.