Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.

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).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.