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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 5 months earlier than the Fujifilm HS30EXR so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 EX-ZR100 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Casio EX-ZR100

 Fujifilm HS30EXR EX-ZR100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm HS30EXR

 EX-ZR100 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2012Same generation
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS30EXR has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 92 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR100 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography info
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than others in class (687g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography info
Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography info
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography highlights
64
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (687g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (687 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lb) 687 gr (1.51 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $300 $430